Vista Linda Campground

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.

Vista Linda Campground is a RESERVATION ONLY campground during the peak season (June 30th to October 11th, 2026). Campground fees are $20 per vehicle per night for each single unit.

In the off-season, Vista Linda Campground reverts to first come, first serve. Campground fees are $20 per vehicle per night for each single unit, and can be paid at the fee kiosk at the entrance to the campground with cash in a provided Fee Envelope. Vista Linda Campground is available for the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay program. To utilize this program, please please download the recreation.gov app and proceed to Scan & Pay using the QR codes at the site. Cell phone signal and wifi are not needed for Scan & Pay.