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Vista Linda Campground

3 mi northeast of Cañon, NM · Verizon 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
May & Sep–Octbest months

About Vista Linda Campground

This popular campground is open year round. The campground is located in the scenic San Diego Canyon, with spectacular red rock canyon and mesa views. Come prepared for warm days and cool nights during the summer months and cold winter temperatures. The Jemez River, adjacent to the campground, offers excellent fishing opportunities (valid State fishing license required) and wildlife viewing. **Uses:**Overnight camping, hiking and fishing. **Facilities:**The campground has 13 units with grills. Host is present on-site. Amenities include drinking water, paved access and vault toilets. No hook-ups or dump station available. Tents, RV's and trailers up to 40 feet and pull through capability.

  • Fees: $10 per vehicle per night for single unit. Only two (2) vehicles are permitted at a camp site.
  • Managed by: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest
  • Where: 3 mi northeast of Cañon, NM · 35.71552, -106.72155

Things to do:

FishingHikingWildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

45°
17°Jan
50°
21°Feb
58°
26°Mar
66°
32°Apr
76°
40°May
87°
49°Jun
89°
55°Jul
86°
54°Aug
79°
46°Sep
68°
34°Oct
54°
24°Nov
45°
17°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Vista Linda Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Cat MesaATV road1.4 mi11.5 mi
Unau117ATV road2.5 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

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