Campsite #1 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

$20

Campsite #1

16 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
32 ft Back-in
2 weak
1
5/21
6/3
Campsite #1 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 32ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (14)

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@EdB6452854 · Camped on Mar 21, 2025 at Campsite #1
We stayed in spot number one and thought it was very good. The Camp Host was very attentive and even was in the process of chasing somebody away from our site while we were returning from a day out. We bonded a little over that. This campground is a beautiful setting among the rocks.
@LouisaF46D4660 · Camped on Feb 10, 2025 at Campsite #1
Very nice experience to camp at this spot (#1), with boulders and a slot behind. We camp with a 28 ft motorhome.
@JordannSEB3F1A · Camped on Feb 7, 2025 at Campsite #1
Very spacious campsite, the area is absolutely beautiful!
@KarlWC535BE97A · Camped on Dec 16, 2024 at Campsite #1
Nice campsite, clean quiet with good views of the valley and rock formations..
@AndrewC2299590 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #1
As amazing as the last time we visited.
@WilliamS791593 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #1
Scenic sites. Most are flat and offer some privacy. The vault toilets are well maintained. No water is available so bring your own.
@AustinF2461423 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #1
Great site
@ElizabethH3073 · Camped on Feb 26, 2024 at Campsite #1
Great location for biking to different areas in the park. Clean restrooms. No water.
@LacyC4731C3BA4 · Camped on Dec 30, 2023 at Campsite #1
Good campsite nestled into a bend in Ryan Rock -- gives a little privacy.
@StellaEFB00E8C · Camped on Nov 28, 2023 at Campsite #1
Great site and awesome campground. There isn't as many available rocks to climb but great trails nearby. Site one was beautiful and we heard coyotes and saw kangaroo rats around. It was awesome.
@DanielJ3350767 · Camped on Aug 11, 2023 at Campsite #1
Love Joshua Tree! Campsite was wonderful. Only downside was a lot of people driving through the camp after dark looking for spots due to Perseid Meteor shower. Maybe put a Campground full sign at the entrance.
@LutzBEFF0CAD5B · Camped on Jun 24, 2023 at Campsite #1
Its a lovely spot without any amenities. But you know that before.Great view to the night sky. Very peaceful.
@HansN6338361 · Camped on May 7, 2023 at Campsite #1
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@MattS1245099 · Camped on Apr 5, 2023 at Campsite #1
We really liked Ryan campground. The camp sites are private feeling, and spaced far enough apart. It's smaller than Jumbo Rocks; there aren't as many, um, rocks -- but there were enough to keep our 9 year old climbin' and happy. The camp host was really nice, and the campground was super clean. And of course Joshua Tree park is epic!

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