Ryan Campground

4.5·380 reviews
·Joshua Tree National Park

Overview

Beginning September 1, 2021 same-day reservations can be made if sites are available.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (26 of 30 campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (26 of 30 campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 75')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 6)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Site Access

    (Majority of the campsites have drive in)

Natural Features

Ryan Mountain at Joshua Tree National Park - Credits: NPS
Ryan Campground - Credits: NPS
Ryan Campground at Joshua Tree National Park - Credits: NPS
Ryan Campground Cactus - Credits: NPS

Campsites are nestled on a flat, sandy surface between large boulders that tower in unique shapes over the campground and rise up from the otherwise uniform desert landscape. The rocks were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago and have been exposed and shaped by wind and water over time. They brighten with soft pastel hues during the morning and evening sunlight and low with campfire light by night. Visitors may want to keep their eyes out for typical desert inhabitants such as lizards, rattlesnakes, scorpions, ravens, squirrels and desert tarantulas during the cooler months of the year. Bobcats and mountain lions do live in the park, however they are rarely seen near humans.

Recreation

Ryan Campground at Joshua Tree National Park - Credits: NPS

Several hiking trails also leave from the campground. There are plenty of rocks and Ryan Mountain to explore outside the facility. Clear desert skies are perfect for star-gazing.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-N/A

  • vehicle-N/A

  • camper van-Up to 20ft

  • pickup camper-N/A

  • rv-Up to 32ft

  • trailer-N/A

Nearby Attractions

Cape Rock, Ryan Mountain, and Hidden Valley

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