Vista Linda
Vista Linda is a national forest campground in New Mexico.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.71665, -106.72163
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe/recarea/?recid=75836
About Vista Linda
This popular campground is open year round. The campground is located in the scenic San Diego Canyon, with spectacular red rock canyon and mesa views. Come prepared for warm days and cool nights during the summer months and cold winter temperatures. The Jemez River, adjacent to the campground, offers excellent fishing opportunities (valid State fishing license required) and wildlife viewing. Fishing is best during the Winter months.Uses: Overnight camping, hiking and fishing.Facilities: The campground has 13 units with grills. Amenities include drinking water, paved access and vault toilets. No hook-ups or dump stationavailable. Tents, RV 's and trailers up to 40 feetand pull through capability.Special Instructions: Cutting live vegetation is strictly prohibited. Charcoal only in pedestal cooking grills.
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
- 125 designated routes (222 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 Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| 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. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.