Joshua Tree National Park4
Campsite #4 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #4
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/19
4/28
Campsite #4 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 72% |
| 4 star | | 20% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@DanielG6266400 · Camped on Jan 10, 2026 at Campsite #4
Ryan campground is an excellent place to spend a weekend. Campground was well-kept and spacious enough that you dont feel like youre on top of your neighbors. Nearby hikes are fairly easy and offer a lot of views
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@SamanthaP64A59 · Camped on Oct 25, 2025 at Campsite #4
While this campsite is stunningly beautiful, I would not recommend staying here unless it is a weeknight or the offseason. During our stay on a Saturday night in October, people were blasting music from multiple campsites until well past 9pm, and another large group in sites 2 and 3 were drunkenly partying until 1am with loud arguments and bright lights. If you are looking for a peaceful and serene camping experience, look elsewhere. There is little to no privacy between sites in the middle of the campground, and people will be walking through your site to get to the bathroom (which is also nearby and can be smelled). As others have mentioned, you must walk through Site 3 to get to Site 4. Site 4 is also quite sloped, and so the only flat place to set up a tent is a bit far away from the table and firepit and directly downwind from the toilet. Apart from this, all the amenities were very clean and the park staff were wonderful.
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@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #4
The park and rangers were excellent.
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@KarinaM48295B1 · Camped on Mar 30, 2024 at Campsite #4
Stayed at campsite 4. Smaller campground so the sites were a bit close together but had plenty of room for 3 tents/6 people. Vault toilets were clean, a couple trails right off the campground. Overall good stay.
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@TimT7293608 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #4
Sites are very close together. Could hear the guy next to us snoring
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@FernandoLCC518 · Camped on Dec 31, 2023 at Campsite #4
Not bad for a spot away from the crowd definitely staying in the future
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@AlanL3519897 · Camped on Oct 16, 2023 at Campsite #4
Very quiet campground. Nicely spaced areas near the rock features. Most people were very friendly.
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@SERGIOR4648389 · Camped on Oct 7, 2023 at Campsite #4
Clean and noise free. Ample space with restroom and trash close by.
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@MatiasAB0F257E · Camped on Oct 6, 2023 at Campsite #4
It was bloody awesome
@EmmaM3220AD3CB · Camped on Jul 29, 2023 at Campsite #4
My husband and I enjoyed our stay here! Site 4 is right in the middle of a clump of sites so you do kindof have to walk through campsite 3 to get to it, but that was fine for us. There is flat space enough for two tents, but they are right downwind from the toilet. So it did smell a bit when we were setting up our tent, but not unbearable. There is no water obviously, but the bathroom was fairly clean and nice. You will have some beautiful views from this spot!! Especially at sunset and watching the stars! Had a great time!
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@ThomasK9683795 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #4
Loved the campground, but you have to walk through campsite 3 to get to campsite 4. Campsite 26 is WAY too close to 4. The people there were screaming and playing music late, think they left food out, and we had coyotes outside the tents for at least 30 minutes in the middle of the night. Will try and reserve a diff. space next time, but loved the area.
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@DianaM3571263 · Camped on May 3, 2023 at Campsite #4
Lovely campground, well-maintained and situated. I didn’t catch that it’s one of the campgrounds without running water, which I would have liked, but I did bring plenty of water, just not quite enough for face/hand washing and tooth brushing. No biggie. Nice fire ring and additional separate grill. I had a lovely time.
@DianaM3571263 · Camped on May 3, 2023 at Campsite #4
Lovely campground, well-maintained and situated. I didnt catch that its one of the campgrounds without running water, which I would have liked, but I did bring plenty of water, just not quite enough for face/hand washing and tooth brushing. No biggie. Nice fire ring and additional separate grill. I had a lovely time.
@BENP8352155 · Camped on Mar 7, 2023 at Campsite #4
Site number 4 pretty much requires that you walk through site 3. Luckily this site was vacant.
@BarbaraC865675 · Camped on Feb 13, 2023 at Campsite #4
Really nice campground. Quite cold during the windy days and/or snow but really convenient to go around the park
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@JamesT8733204 · Camped on Jan 1, 2023 at Campsite #4
The campsite was clean and in good shape. It was a little bit removed from the parking.
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@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Dec 22, 2022 at Campsite #4
Site no.4 is big enough for two tents setting. No direct access from parking is slight advantage.
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@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Oct 16, 2022 at Campsite #4
Relatively small size of camping spot in the Park. Quiet and good for small group camping. No shade is available.
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@NinaR8687473 · Camped on Feb 27, 2022 at Campsite #4
The best campground in Joshua Tree! Plus my boyfriend popped the question this trip. Site 4 must be lucky :)
@LiamB068F88774 · Camped on Feb 22, 2022 at Campsite #4
Beautiful campground, clean facilities, quiet. Spaces can be a little cramped depending on where you're located (you may have to walk through others' spots to get to yours; vice versa).
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@AlonG07A1DC7DB · Camped on Dec 22, 2021 at Campsite #4
Great camping sites
@JenniferA28334 · Camped on Oct 21, 2021 at Campsite #4
This was my first time camping at a National park and my first time at Joshua Tree. It was clean, well marked, plenty of outhouses, I love how the reservation system works and all the trails were well marked. We had a great experience! I am hooked on Americas National Parks!
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@JessicaC246083 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #4
Highly would recommend this campground and camp site 4. Camp site 4 is fairly big and is close but not to close the restrooms.
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@FionaW51AE978D · Camped on Apr 23, 2021 at Campsite #4
A beautiful spot centrally located in the park, but tucked off to the side and out of sight.
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