Vista Linda Campground
Open year-round, first-come-first-served with no reservations. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect through September 30, 2026; campfires permitted only in provided fire rings. 14-day stay limit. Check-in 1:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM.
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Temporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs Fire
Order Number: # 03-10-03-26-08 U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestJemez Ranger DistrictTemporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs Fire PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibitedon the…
Herbicide Application in Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area
Starting the week of June 1 , contractors will be applying herbicide to invasive plants in the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area. Signs will be posted near treatment areas stating the name of the herbicide or management strategy used and the dates of when to avoid the area. Efforts will…
About
Vista Linda Campground occupies a scenic basin in San Diego Canyon, south of Jemez Springs on the Santa Fe National Forest. The setting combines dramatic redrock and sandstone mesas with a lush cottonwood bosque along the Jemez River. The 13 campsites offer excellent stargazing on clear nights and direct fishing access to the river, which is best during winter months. The campground accommodates both tent campers and RVers, with sites handling rigs up to 40 feet and pull-through capability available. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal pedestal grill. Potable water is available at spigots for filling containers, though there are no hookups or dump station. Vault toilets are provided. Vista Linda serves as a base for exploring the broader Jemez National Recreation Area, with numerous day-use sites, fishing accesses, and trailheads nearby along the NM-4 corridor. Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument are short drives away, and Santa Fe is about two hours distant.
Directions
From the Jemez Ranger Station, go 5.6 miles south on State Highway 4.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 829-3535 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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