Vista Linda Campground — Santa Fe National Forest

We just happened upon this 1st come 1st serve campground & so glad we did! The camp host "Brad" was so very nice & helpful. He gave us info on all the things to do and see in the Jamez area (which is alot)  Our campsite #12 was really nice. It has a large covered pavilion (not all sites have the covered pavilions) with oversized picnic table & a short path down to a private area at the Jamez River (which is really more like a creek) from our site. We left our chairs down there & frequently enjoyed relaxing there. The area is scenic & campground was very clean. There are water pumps outside the bathrooms. The cost for us was $5 per night using our America the Beautiful Senior Pass. This is a great home base for visiting the area. Would defiantly visit again!

Great place on a Tuesday, hardly anyone there and campsites close to the water. Great for sleeping, I didn't bother pitching my tent and slept out under the shelter. Cool breezes came down the valley in the evening and overnight. It's dark in the canyon in the morning and late afternoon. Water available.

We only stayed for one night but we enjoyed this location! The surrounding views were fantastic. Walking along the Jemez River was a great evening activity. The sites themselves were nice with picnic tables, grills, and fire pits. There was potable water pumps near the restrooms which we used to ferry water and fill up the RV before heading out.

We liked how spread out the sites were, you never felt on top of your neighbor. The evening we were here, it was less than half full during the first week of November.

Of note, was some sites were great for starlink being set back from some of the trees and further from the river and mesa while others were just okay for starlink.

it is a great place great rangers I love the little creek and beautiful view favorite campsite so far 🏕⛺️

Stayed overnight on 1/22/22 and had a great experience. The campground and vault toilets were super clean. The area is gorgeous and makes for breathtaking views from your site.

All the sites had fire pits and picnic tables. Spacing was great; couldn’t see our neighbors from our camper windows.

The creek that runs behind the campground is cathartic. Just down the road is Ponderosa Winery and Jemez Hot Springs is the other way. We’ll be back!

Vista Linda camp ground was an awesome surprise for us . It’s located roughly 40 mins north of ABQ but right in between some amazing spots . It was on first come first serve basis , with restrooms (no showers ) and water . Camped for 3 nights and were able to visit and experience some awesome spots such as Jemez hot springs (a few miles north on HWY 4) and Gilman Tunnels (a few miles south on HWY 4 , then north on another road north some ) . Linda Vista campground had a creek running along itself which made for good hiking and scenery. Over all we really enjoyed our stay and felt like it made our Fall visit one to never forget .

Time of Visit : Mid October Temperatures : 60-70 during day 50-40 during night (buddy heater recommended) Campsite #6 included : shaded picnic area with grill and fire pit , space for tent and drive through parking spot for vehicle.

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We went in fall and omg this was by far the best it was like heaven the trees were so orange and the thick wood right smack in the desert definitely bucket list place

We stayed here for one night and probably would’ve stayed longer had we gotten a campsite that had any shade. Unfortunately it was the last campsite left open. Other sites had some shade and covered structures which was very nice. The kids liked it was close to the stream. Bathrooms were clean and the camp host was very nice.

I wasn't planning on staying here but the Jemez Historic SIte was closed for the day, so I decided to camp out. The restrooms were clean.  Trash was easy to throw away, and I had an easy time backing into my space. I didn't do much there, other than what I just said. But I did spend time in the surrounding area. This is definitely the perfect place to go in the heat of summer, it is much cooler than other areas.

This spot is set between the road to Jemez Springs and Jemez Creek. Some sites are exposed to the road and its noise, although it’s not too bad. About half the sites are tucked in among the cottonwoods alongside the creek. Overall, a very pleasant getaway not far from Albuquerque.

Just south of the town of Jemez Springs was this really nice campground wedged between the road and the river. Super nice campsites, some with pavilions over the picnic tables, some with river access. The campground was closed when I got there but the really nice hosts let me in to check it out. I liked the sites at the back that either had river access or pergolas. This campground was super clean; I wish I had camped here the night before as there was water available and the bathrooms were more modern and clean.

My friends and I came here over Memorial Day weekend, I really enjoyed the campground and area. The campground is in a valley nestled between beautiful deep red striped mountains. Each camp site has a grill, a fire pit, and a canopy which was perfect to set up our hammocks in. There is a small stream that runs through the campground, which claims to have fish, mainly trout! There are two tiny cities nearby, one with a wonderful historical site (I highly recommend), and nice neat little shops. There’s two hot springs, two waterfalls, a fishing o lake a few miles away. I would enjoy coming here again anytime!

We found Vista Linda almost by accident as a base for our visit to Valles Caldera. We lucked into a cul de sac site with great privacy, good enough solar, plenty of shade and the creek in our "yard." A delightful experience.

Lovely area of NM! I camped here a few times. There’s great hikes nearby. It’s a curved road getting up there. So be aware..