Ryan Campground
Ryan Campground is a national park campground in California. The published nightly fee is $2–$30. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 33.98314, -116.15451
- Nightly fee
- $2–$30
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-367-5554
Amenities
- Reservable sites
- Toilets (Vault Toilets - year round)
- Trash collection
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ryan Campground
Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Ryan Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known. In close proximity to many boulders and rock formations, it is a popular camping location for families with kids. Ryan Campground is one of four campgrounds in the park that requires reservations year-round. To get the most out of your visit Plan Like a Park Ranger Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover between 70-90 degrees during the day and drop to a 40-60 degree range at night. Summer is the park's off-season due to the uncomfortably-high desert heat. Ryan is at an elevation around 4,400 feet. Recreation 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. Facilities This small facility has 31 individual tent and limited RV campsites. There are no hookups or drinking water in the campground, however the town of Twentynine Palms is 17 miles away and provides basic amenities. The park allows six people and two vehicles per site, however, some sites are small and may not accommodate the maximum number of people and vehicles. See site details for specifics. Natural Features Campsites are nestled on a flat, sandy surface between large boulders that tower in unique shapes over the campground and
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Salton Sea SRA · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Imperial Irrigation District · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 16 designated routes (3 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Mountain Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Sheep Pass Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Sheep Pass Group Campground | National park campground | 2.3 mi | $28–$55 | — |
| Sheep Pass Group | National park campground | 2.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hidden Valley Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Jumbo Rocks Campground | Private campground | 5.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. National Park Service, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.