Campsite #5 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Campsite #5

14 reviews

Drive-In	6 people
32 ft	Back-In
2	weak

8/28

Campsite #5 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)

5.0 out of 5

5 star		71%
4 star		21%
3 star		7%
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@MeghanSE27E72B · Camped on Apr 3, 2025 at Campsite #5

Absolutely beautiful Campground. Site 5 is a great site with a little more space than some other sites. Theres also some good shrubs to set up tent within or near if there happens to be some wind, which there was when I was there. Some great trails to hike out of the CGHeard coyotes one night which was cool :)

@DanielZ8613865 · Camped on Dec 22, 2024 at Campsite #5

We were very close to many of the trails we hiked. Very clean and organized. Great views!

@DavidL8659169 · Camped on Dec 15, 2024 at Campsite #5

Ryan CG is central to most activities in JTree. Relatively safe for for kids 5 to 9 years old. Great trails intersect right at this CG.

@KarthikaT4B2F6 · Camped on Aug 31, 2024 at Campsite #5

Clean and well maintained

@MichelleG91209 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #5

Though it was way too hot the date I checked in I was thoroughly warned by the app of the expected highs, entrance was accommodating with water to fill my tanks and friendly helpful rangers. The evening was spectacular with the usual amazing STAR show....gaads, are there words....??? I was comfortable with a small power plant running a small cooling unit in my trailer and it did cool down a bit in the evening. I plan on coming back often again....the campsite was just perfect along with pristine clean.

@QianweiDABA9C7 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #5

Awesome experience

@MattisR57E14E0 · Camped on Jun 11, 2024 at Campsite #5

Fantadtic off the grid campground! Beautiful scenery and stars at night

@WillemB0840775 · Camped on May 11, 2024 at Campsite #5

Big places, very nice. In the middle of Joshua Tree, almost as if you're camping in the wilderness.

@Catherine19355 · Camped on Apr 16, 2024 at Campsite #5

Site #5 has no natural shade options, but has a degree of privacy other sites do not have. That is, the picnic table is some distance from neighbors.

@GeorgeR1617124 · Camped on Feb 7, 2024 at Campsite #5

We ended up cancelling our trip due to weather

@CathyD8146931 · Camped on Jan 10, 2024 at Campsite #5

We enjoyed our stay at Ryan Campground. It was a beautiful location and very central to Joshua Tree National Park. My only concern was driving about 20+ minutes to find a cell signal. I know the park does not want cell service everywhere but a tower every miles or so, right on the main road, would assist people in emergencies.

@Catherine93509 · Camped on Nov 9, 2023 at Campsite #5

I never do reviews but wanted to leave one this time.Overall we love Ryan, its small pretty peaceful and most people can be respectful of society norms.However make sure you bring a print out or screen shot of of your reservation. This trip we had people refuse to leave our site even though we had a screen shot. They were rude and confrontational even when I let them stay the first night since my friend wasnt arriving till the next morning. I ended up leaving to get a ranger and they suddenly packed up and left (despite insisting they had the reservation and that I was just wrong.) they tried to convince me the park double books sites and since they got their first they got to stay.Anyway, the camp host site was unmarked so we didnt know the first night but is usually in site 31. (They should have a camp host sign in my opinion) I spoke to him the next day after they had left and he was very nice and helpful and told me this is common and he ousted two other people the same night and to let me know if they came back. Anyway, nice site but as always, people can be an issue. Be ready for that.

@ToddW6212254 · Camped on Apr 20, 2023 at Campsite #5

Site was big enough for our 31' trailer as well as the truck. Spacious area around the fire pit. Neighbors not too close. Wonderful views.

@HalleyS3310254 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #5

Great little campground. The camp host was very friendly and kept the place tidy. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Campsite #5 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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