Vista Linda Campground
Vista Linda Campground is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.71552, -106.72154
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Auto Touring, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Star Gazing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 575-829-3535
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Vista Linda Campground
Overview Vista Linda Campground is a first come, first serve campground 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 Camp
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 25 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 44 mi
- Propane
- Matheson TriGas · 38 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 123 designated routes (221 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Linda Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Vista Linda | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Paliza Group Campground (S) | Private campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Paliza | National forest group campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| Paliza Group Campground | National forest campground | 5.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Paliza Family Campground (N) | Private campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.