Zapata Falls
Mosca, CO
A waterfall hidden in a rock crevice, reached on a short trail and then by wading up the creek. Great views over the dunes from the parking lot.
- Nearest town
- Mosca, CO
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.6180, -105.5550
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Pinyon Flats CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Zapata FallsTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Mosca CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Zapata Falls
- Base Camp Family CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Zapata FallsCaravansWi-Fi
- KOA AlamosaCampsite17 mi from Zapata FallsTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Sand Dunes Recreation AreaMotorhome stopover20 mi from Zapata FallsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- UFO WatchtowerMotorhome stopover22 mi from Zapata FallsMotorhomesToilets
All campsites in Colorado · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Zapata Falls?
Zapata Falls is in Mosca, CO, at GPS 37.6180, -105.5550. It is about 20 mi from Alamosa.
Can you camp near Zapata Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Zapata Falls Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Zapata Falls?
Zapata Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: San Luis Valley: Great Sand Dunes and Colorado’s oldest town.
What is there to see near Zapata Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Great Sand Dunes National Park (12 mi), UFO Watchtower (20 mi), Stations of the Cross Shrine (30 mi) and Royal Gorge Bridge (60 mi).
When is the best time to visit Zapata Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)