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Ryan Campground California

Ryan Overview

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Ryan Campground has 37 campsites set among giant boulders in a secluded area of Joshua Tree National Park. There are 31 sites for tents, trailers and small RVs. There’s also 3 hike/bike campsites (32A, 32B and 32C) and 3 equestrian campsites. The campground has a peaceful setting, mostly large & spread out campsites, tons of rock formations and giant Joshua Trees. There are also miles of trails to explore including the three-mile loop trail up to Ryan Mountain (5,740 feet).

The campground has a vault toilet, but no water. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill. Campground roads and campsite parking pads are gravel. Pets are okay (on leash) in the campground, but not on the trails.

Ryan – Joshua Tree National Park – Area Recreation

There’s a variety of outdoor recreation at Joshua Tree National Park. Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, bouldering, rock climbing, star-gazing, biking, and exploring the many historic sites throughout Joshua Tree National Park. There’s also some great wildlife to view at the Park. The ruins of Ryan Ranch are a short (1 mile round trip) hike from the campground and worth the trek!

Other Joshua Tree National Park campgrounds to consider include Belle, White Tank, Indian Cove, Jumbo Rocks, Hidden Valley, Black Rock Canyon, and Cottonwood.

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Amenities
  • BBQ Grills
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service - None
  • Equestrian Facilities
  • Equestrian trail
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Hike/Bike Campsites
  • Iron Ranger
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Recycling Center
  • Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Climbing
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Horseback riding
  • Iron Ranger
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Programs
  • Nature Trails
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Stargazing
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
Twentynine Palms - Joshua Tree National Park, California 92277
760 367-5500
Lat / Long:

33.98472, -116.15083

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Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Equestrian
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
# of Campsites:

37

Season:

Year Round

Elevation:

4,300

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  1. Susan Yeung says:

    We stayed at campsite #9 for one night 5/18/2023 – 5/192023. We had a wonderful time there. The vault toilet is clean. However, be cautious of RATTLESNAKE! We saw a rattlesnake in the bush right next to our tent in the early morning (around 7:45am). Other nearby campers also saw it in #9 campsite the day before. It looks like this campsite may be it’s home. Be extra cautious if you gonna stay in this campsite!

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