Ryan Campground is a popular camping destination located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Known for its unique and picturesque setting, this campground offers a memorable camping experience amidst the park's iconic rock formations and stunning desert scenery.
Environment: The campground is nestled among large, distinctive rock formations, providing a sense of seclusion and a dramatic backdrop for camping. The surrounding area showcases the park's iconic desert scenery, with Joshua trees, shrubs, and expansive views. Ryan Campground is also known for its beautiful sunsets, offering campers a picturesque end to their day. The night sky at Ryan Campground is exceptionally dark, making it a prime location for stargazing.
Services and Facilities: Ryan Campground provides basic amenities to enhance the camping experience, including:
Please note that Ryan Campground does not have hookups for RVs or trailers, and there is no potable water available. Campers are advised to bring their own water supply.
Activities and Features: Ryan Campground's location within Joshua Tree National Park provides easy access to a variety of activities and features:
Campground Promotion Information:
Ryan Campground offers a unique and memorable camping experience in Joshua Tree National Park. Its stunning natural setting, combined with opportunities for hiking, stargazing, and rock climbing, makes it an ideal choice for adventurous campers seeking a more secluded and rustic experience.
Onsite services
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
I did enjoy the campground. Stayed in spot 15 which is fits two cars or one large camper van. 15 is near the bathroom. A popular spot for launching of recreational activities so this vaulted potty gets lots of use. Spots on the west side of the campground were a little more private and quiet. Some stargazing but not as much as cottonwood campground. Ryan’s Ranch is easily accessible thru this campground and parking from 10:00am -6:00 pm is allowed in designated spots. I would add if it’s a holiday consider entering the park from 29 palms entrance. The line to get in the yucca entrance was at least 1 hr long.
Best campground in the park!! Every site is so spacious, the boulders and foliage are incredible and provide plenty of shade. The bathrooms are well kept with sooo many rolls of toilet paper (why?? Lol) and the trash cans are basically empty and easy to access. No potable water on site so come prepared people! My only complaint is the teens in the campground being rowdy and blasting music/hooping and hollering til past midnight on a Thursday… but that’s nothing against the beauty of the park itself, so my five star rating still stands.
A lovely campground. The amenities are the same as the other campgrounds in the park. This one differs in that it has more expansive views while still being close to the rocks and Joshua trees. There are a few hikes that connect to the campground and a few people are even climbing right from their sites. Beautiful.
The worst "campground" ever. During our one month trip through the U.S. we never stayed on any other campground that was such a disaster. It shouldn't be called campground. It's just nothingness. Ground with no rangers there, no water, no toilet just a vault one. You could put up your tent for free in the middle of the desert and it would be the same. Shame on you.
Cant go wrong with joshua tree. Anywhere in the park is beautiful. But this campsite was really nice. It felt private and secluded enough and the views were spectacular. Bathrooms are close by. No water so make sure to bring your own to wash up. There is a bbq pit and standing bbq for cooking. Bring tons of water as it can get extremely hot. You also park very close to your site which was awesome so you dont have to lug everything around. The views at night are insane. Ive never seen so many stars. It was a lot of fun. I would recommend.