GARNA Zapata Falls CO Trip, Mosca, San Luis Valley Youtube Video
A group of GARNA (Greater Arkansas River Nature Association) members visited Zapata Falls located near Mosca, Alamosa County in central Colorado, south of the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
, This group was lead by Dr. Paul Robertson. More info about informative nature trips can be found at garna.org. Video Slideshow by Judy Haines, Tell A Tale Video, tellatalevideo@gmail.com. Photos by Judy Haines and Jody Bols.
Zapata Falls Campground - San Luis Valley
Zapata Falls Campground is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Campground in the Sangre de Cristo mountains overlooking the San Luis Valley. This campground has breathtaking views of Great Sand Dunes National Park to the north and San Juan mountain range on the other side of the valley.
Zapata Falls Campground Info
* Elevation: 9033 ft
* Fee per Night: $11 ($20 for Group Site #2)
* Total Campsites: 25
* Reservations Not Accepted
* Cell Service: Both AT&T 4g & Verizon LTE
* 14 Day limit within a 30 day period
* Open Year Round
*Activities
* Hiking - Zapata Falls Trail is 1/2 mile to Zapata Falls. Elevation 9000 - 9400 feet. It connects to the South Zapata Lake Trail #852, which is 8 miles round trip. Elevation 9400 - 11,900 feet.
* Wildlife Viewing - There was a small herd of elk in the area when we arrived and as we exited. Wetlands of the San Luis Valley are home to nearly 200 species of wildlife for all or part of the year.
* Great Sand Dunes National Park
* San Luis State Park
* Colorado Gators
* UFO Watchtower
* Ft Garland Museum
* Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
* Nearest Campgrounds:
*Pinion Flats in Great Sand Dunes National Park
*Mosca Campground in San Luis State Wildlife Area
Directions: Located on BLM Road 5415 off Highway 150. Seven miles south of the Great Sand Dunes National Park
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ZAPATA FALLS: HIDDEN GEM OF COLORADO|FUN FAMILY ADVENTURE
Zapata Falls is located at Mosca, CO. It is a beautiful waterfall near Great Sand Dunes National Park in Southern Colorado. A short 1/2 mile hike each way. Great place to do a little adventure with your family! It is a good option for summer afternoons.
It was a fun experience for our family to visit Zapata Falls! Its worth the hike! After the hike we got a chance to stop by and see the Great Sand Dunes! that will be on our next videos!
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Mosca Campground - San Luis State Wildlife Area
Mosca Campground is located in San Luis State Wildlife Area near the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The former state park changed to a state wildlife area in 2017, changing the rules for Mosca Campground. Electrical hookups are still functional and are free to use. Reservations are not accepted.
The wildlife area north of the campground is closed from Feb. 15 until July 15
Mosca Campground Info
* Elevation: 7510 ft
* Fee per Night: Free access to State Wildlife Areas if you have a Colorado Fishing or Hunting License. Otherwise, a $36 pass is required for anyone ages 18-64
* Total Campsites: 51
* Reservations are not accepted
* Cell Service: Yes. Both AT&T & Verizon
* 14 day limit within a 45 day period
* Open - Year Round, although it appears that some loops are closed off during the slower season. Loop B was closed for our April visit
* RV Info
* Max RV Length - This campground can handle all sizes
* RV dump station located near the campground was covered in April 2019. Not sure if it opens in the summer.
* Activities
* Non-motorized boating on San Luis Lake
* Biking & Hiking on 4 miles of gravel trail within the wildlife area. Note the area north of the campground is closed from Feb. 15 until July 15 for wildlife nesting season
* Hiking in Great Sand Dunes National Park
* Wildlife Viewing - The wetlands of the San Luis Valley are home to nearly 200 species of wildlife for all or part of the year.
* Great Sand Dunes National Park
* Colorado Gators
* UFO Watchtower
* Rio Grande Scenic Railroad in Alamosa
* Nearest Campgrounds:
* Zapata Falls Campground
* Pinion Flats Campground - Great Sand Dunes National Park
Directions: Located near Great Sand Dunes National Park in south-central Colorado's San Luis Valley.
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Erica S.'s Review on The Dyrt:
▶︎ Primitive but gorgeous!
No reservations needed but the road up the mountain is not for the faint of heart. Primitive camping and out toilets are worth the sights and hikes. Zapata Falls is cool and inviting and everyone can get there if you are willing to drive to the campground.
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