Joshua Tree National Park2
Campsite #2 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #2
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 16 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | poor |
2/17
4/29
Campsite #2 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 16-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (16)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 81% |
| 4 star | | 13% |
| 3 star | | 6% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@BrianB7534319 · Camped on Nov 23, 2025 at Campsite #2
Great campground, a little off the beaten path, quiet, large campsites.
@CathyL6219650 · Camped on Mar 16, 2025 at Campsite #2
Ryan was beautifully maintained. We found it to be very central to experiences in Joshua Tree. Our camp hosts were awesome.
No Service
@DanielOE2FC5A4 · Camped on Jan 24, 2025 at Campsite #2
Camp site was great. Right up against big rocks for some shelter. A warning: a bird pecked a hole in our thick plastic water jug when we left it unattended.
No Service
@MagaliBD5CD494 · Camped on Jan 9, 2025 at Campsite #2
Absolutely beautiful, close to the bathroom, there is no water so make sure to bring your own. My spouse had some cell service but was pretty spotty(tmobile).
Major Issues
@DenizO2E8BD9BC · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #2
Great campground with lots to explore in the surrounding area. There are a lot of bees at the moment.
No Service
@PatrickO633789 · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #2
Stayed in Campsite #2 lots of space (single person tent and a bicycle) easy access to trails and facilities
No Service
No Service
@RyanD121F40194 · Camped on Apr 2, 2024 at Campsite #2
Great site. Smaller, a bit more secluded than some of the other JT campgrounds. Will camp there again.
@WalterM3632964 · Camped on Feb 27, 2024 at Campsite #2
Primitive campground amongst the rocks near Ryan Mountain. More intimate than Jumbo Rocks CG. Spotless outhouse toilets, fairly small aprons for vehicles, no water. Most suited to tents or van campers. Short easy hike to Ryan Ranch ruins. They had running water 100 years ago.
Major Issues
@StevenT9884610 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #2
Good location. The only setback is campers are close to each other compared to Jumbo rocks.
No Service
@SpencerH509237 · Camped on Dec 17, 2022 at Campsite #2
Bordering bushes and rocks give a nice amount of privacy from neighboring sites although it is a bit open to the campground road. Rocks provide some morning shade as well as small features to climb. Large area to sent up tents.
No Service
@IvettePE73F12E · Camped on Mar 25, 2022 at Campsite #2
Beautiful campsite, well maintained, and clean.
No Service
@KeithW1632645 · Camped on Feb 6, 2022 at Campsite #2
Good location for hiking. Wish it were tent only - neighbor in an Airstream trailer was running a propane heater all night
No Service
@JudyR2435564 · Camped on Oct 20, 2021 at Campsite #2
Wonderful experience!
@LisaM2898345 · Camped on Apr 25, 2021 at Campsite #2
Beautiful, with trails and the old ghost ranch to walk just off the campground.
@MaryC1377445 · Camped on Mar 21, 2021 at Campsite #2
camp site was very clean when we arrived and we left it that way as well. Bathroom was also tidy. we had a great view of the sunset right from our fire. It was very windy on our 3 days and that made it harder to cook and relax. but we would for sure look to stay at Ryan Campsite on our next visit.
No Service
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