Vista Linda Campground

$20.00/night

Notice

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We also ask that you do not hammer nails or screws into live trees. Penetrating the bark creates direct pathways for pests and infections, injures the tree’s internal tissues, and can lead to long-term decline or death.

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Jul 29, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

Overview

Vista Linda Campground sits in the San Diego Canyon on the Jemez National Recreation Area. There are thirteen sites throughout the campground. Potable water and vault toilets are provided amenities. Each campsite has picnic tables, a fire ring, and a charcoal pedestal. Sites with shad features are available; not all sites provide shade features.

Recreation

Vista Linda Campground is one of five developed campgrounds in the Jemez National Recreation Area on the Jemez Ranger District. There are numerous outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Jemez National Recreation Area, from scenic driving to fishing accesses and day-use picnic areas. Vista Linda Campground is a brief drive from numerous developed day-use sites on the NM-4 Corridor and a short drive from multiple access points to Trail 137

Facilities

Vista Linda Campground provides potable water access and vault toilets. Electric hookups are not provided.

Note: Please call the Jemez Ranger District Office at 575-829-3535 for potable water systems updates.

Natural Features

Vista Linda Campground is situated in a basin of the San Diego Canyon, south of the town of Jemez Springs, NM. It is surrounded by redrock and sandstone mesas in a vibrant cottonwood bosque. The Jemez River runs parallel to the campground, and provides ample fishing access for campers. The campground provides excellent stargazing options on cloudless nights.

Nearby Attractions

Vista Linda Campground is part of the Jemez National Recreation Area. There are numerous developed, dispersed, and undeveloped recreation opportunities throughout the Jemez National Recreation Area. It is also near the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Bandelier National Monument, Dome and Bandlier Wilderness Areas, the town of Los Alamos, and a two-hour drive to Santa Fe.

Camp site features

Across 13 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 13 sites
ADA accessible: all 13 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 5 people
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Fees

Vista Linda Campground is a RESERVATION ONLY campground for the season. Campground fees are $20 per site which includes 2 vehicles, any RV or pulling vehicle count as a vehicle.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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John W

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Reviewed 17 days ago

The host was the best!

Deeanna R

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Reviewed 18 days ago

Very clean place and wonderful host

Ted B

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Reviewed 19 days ago

Quiet campground and very scenic. Jemez Springs nearby, Battleship Rock has a great picnic area and a hiking gtrail. Jemez Mountains offer countless excellent views.

Ian M

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Reviewed 21 days ago

This campground is beautiful and clean. Brad, the campground host, is without a doubt the kindest and hardest working host I've met. Every person gets a warm greeting, and overall it makes for a top notch environment.

John H

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Reviewed 21 days ago

It’s an ok campground with no amenities. There are better ones further up 4 that are more worth the money.

Fred F

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Camp Host kept restrooms very clean daily and I felt very safe during my entire 13 day stay,

Availability

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