Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening 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
43
Openings · last 90 days
395
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dWednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 344 of 395 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Wednesday (87.1%), with Friday (25) and Monday (8) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 12:00 and 13:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 354 of 395 detected openings (89.6%). The remaining 10.4% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 45 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 37–52.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | 44 | 11.1% |
| 05 | 33 | 8.4% |
| 08 | 31 | 7.8% |
| 06 | 30 | 7.6% |
| 07 | 30 | 7.6% |
Site 09 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 44. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 13 monitored sites
Of the 2,379 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 729 open for online reservation · 51 reserved · 1,599 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
69.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 729 of 2,379 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online69.4%
Open site-nights729 / 2,379
Reserved (of online inventory)51 / 780
Weekday openings439
Weekend openings290
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 439 fall on weekdays and 290 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 12 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 12 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 12 | 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 | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 12 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. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 60 |
| 04 | 60 |
| 05 | 60 |
| 11 | 60 |
| 13 | 60 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
January0 of 403 · not yet released
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
729 open site-nights across 13 sites at Vista Linda Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 22 2-night, 22 3-night, 19 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 01.
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 | 60 | 60 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +48 more |
| 04 | 40 ft | None | 60 | 60 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +48 more |
| 05 | 40 ft | None | 60 | 60 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +48 more |
| 11 | 40 ft | None | 60 | 60 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +48 more |
| 13 | 40 ft | None | 60 | 60 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +48 more |
| 10 | 40 ft | None | 59 | 59 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +47 more |
| 12 | 40 ft | None | 59 | 54 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +47 more |
| 08 | 40 ft | None | 56 | 37 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +44 more |
| 09 | 40 ft | None | 54 | 34 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +42 more |
| 07 | 40 ft | None | 53 | 38 nights | Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +41 more |
| 02 | 40 ft | None | 52 | 35 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +40 more |
| 06 | 40 ft | None | 50 | 32 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +38 more |
| 03 | 40 ft | None | 46 | 39 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27 +34 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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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Vista Linda Campground?
Reservations for Vista Linda Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 729 of 2,379 tracked site-nights are currently open (30.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 395 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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 1 site-date opening at Vista Linda Campground in the last 7 days, 43 over 30 days and 395 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Vista Linda Campground?
Wednesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 344 of 395 (87.1%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Vista Linda Campground?
22 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 01. 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 389 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 403.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Vista Linda Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 45 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 37-52.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Vista Linda Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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