Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10311388
When Vista Linda Campground reopens
Vista Linda Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
368
Openings · last 90 days
368
368 openings were recorded here, but they arrived across only 4 days — a burst, not a rhythm, so there is no reliable weekly pattern to show. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 13 monitored sites
Of the 2,379 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,239 open for online reservation · 126 reserved · 1,014 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
47.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,239 of 2,379 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online47.9%
Open site-nights1,239 / 2,379
Reserved (of online inventory)126 / 1,365
Weekday openings733
Weekend openings506
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 733 fall on weekdays and 506 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January shows no online availability. 0 of 403 tracked site-nights are open there — 403 not yet released.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 13 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 13 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 13 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 13 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 13 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 13 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 13 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 13 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 13 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: no site is currently available for the complete two-night stay. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 104 |
| 02 | 104 |
| 03 | 104 |
| 04 | 101 |
| 10 | 101 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
January0 of 403 · not yet released
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,239 open site-nights across 13 sites at Vista Linda Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 34 2-night, 33 3-night, 21 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 03.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 13 sites take 25 ft, 13 sites take 35 ft, 13 sites take 40 ft.
All 13 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 40 ft | None | 104 | 96 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +92 more |
| 02 | 40 ft | None | 104 | 104 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +92 more |
| 03 | 40 ft | None | 104 | 92 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +92 more |
| 04 | 40 ft | None | 101 | 82 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +89 more |
| 10 | 40 ft | None | 101 | 96 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +89 more |
| 13 | 40 ft | None | 101 | 86 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +89 more |
| 05 | 40 ft | None | 97 | 82 nights | Sep 19, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +85 more |
| 09 | 40 ft | None | 97 | 83 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5 +85 more |
| 11 | 40 ft | None | 95 | 89 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +83 more |
| 12 | 40 ft | None | 92 | 81 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 12 +80 more |
| 06 | 40 ft | None | 86 | 68 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16 +74 more |
| 08 | 40 ft | None | 85 | 75 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19 +73 more |
| 07 | 40 ft | None | 72 | 53 nights | Sep 21, Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29, Oct 30 +60 more |
About 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.
13 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 5
Getting there
Auto TouringBirdingCampingFishingStar Gazing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10311388 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10311388 · Vista Linda Campground12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Vista Linda Campground?
Reservations for Vista Linda Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 1,239 of 2,379 tracked site-nights are currently open (52.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 368 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Vista Linda Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Vista Linda Campground in the last 7 days, 368 over 30 days and 368 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Vista Linda Campground?
33 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 03. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Vista Linda Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
13 of the 13 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Vista Linda Campground?
December 2026, with 403 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 403.
When is the next open date at Vista Linda Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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