Ranchlands - Zapata Ranch Review

the waterfall is a must to experience, but they could really improve the road up.

Rough road, do not attempt to go up to the falls unless you have off road tires. High clearance vehicle recommended.

My wife works for The Nature Conservancy and since we were on a road trip to The Great Sand Dunes National Park, we stopped in to see the Zapata. Amazing buildings with incredible history. This is such a lovely part of Colorado that is often overlooked. The restaurant looks excellent and to stay at the ranch requires a 3-Day minimum visit.

Rude ranch hand. No more Fidel how sad this place use to have great people owned by the nature Conservancy.

I went to spot the falls and that's a very awesome place everybody should see that stay safe

A very beautiful place for a wedding. The staff there were a bit rude and whined about parking. They could have been kinder and more patient.

The view from our camp site was unbelievable! Great camp site host. Clean restroom and camp sites. The trip up was rough but definitely worth the drive.

Side note: bring bug spray.

Managers do not treat staff well. I think the land management aspect is figured out. But like so many dream job places, there is bad management at the top that hangs around, recruiting new people every year from the internet who, looking at the Nature Conservancy and their legacy, believe it would be a great opportunity. It is a great opportunity for the wranglers to learn. It's not a great place for emotional wellbeing of the staff.

Beautiful place...near the Sand Dunes...lots of wildlife.

Only 4WD cars can go to Zapata Falls, but you can walk, but no good parking there.

We just stopped by on our way to the Great Sand Dunes... Awesome Views!!

Awesome views. Great place to see a large Elk herd as well as free roaming Bison if youre lucky. Best bet is to view from POI off of hwy 150 which is also a short drive to the Great Sand Dunes but in clear view from anywhere on the ranch.

Rocky campground. Nice staff. Great for hammocking.

Great views totally worth it... only bad thing is the road is awful and super bumpy. Dont bring your small car.

Incredible staff, excellent food, beautiful lodging and views.

Very nice place to stop overnight. Very quiet and pe ceful.

Would be better if tent sights were less rocky, and level. Good service and good facilities.

Great view of a mountain waterfall. Very rough road up to the trailhead. Would recommend vehicles with high clearance.

This was actually Zapata falls and was a wonderful walk to see the frozen falls even though the drive-up is a little horrendous if you don't have a four-wheel drive you're taking your cars under suspension under a lot of stress

Had a brilliant experience because of the scenery but also because of the people i would seriously recommend