Joshua Tree National Park7
Campsite #7 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #7
| Drive-In | 4 people |
| 16 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
4/26
Campsite #7 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 (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 56% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@RoseannDEC5C21 · Camped on Dec 30, 2025 at Campsite #7
Ryan Campground was an excellent location, decent size sites and beautiful scenery.
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@CruzNE62D4739D · Camped on Oct 29, 2025 at Campsite #7
Beautiful campground, it was well maintained. Truly a gem in the desert. Can't wait to go back.
Major Issues
@RosanneNCE6112 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #7
While almost every one of the sites is nice, we had the unfortunately chose spot #7, where our next door neighbors were literally 15 feet away. We had zero privacy, and felt awkward even trying to sit at our picnic table when their music and conversation (both modest volume) had already taken over our space. It was really awful. We could hear them in their tent during the evening, quite clearly. It was a terrible camping experience.
@JessicaO659393 · Camped on Jan 28, 2025 at Campsite #7
Really cool campground, very well kept, clean outhouse and spacious camping spots, close to keys view, before main attractions like oysters bar, hall of horrors, Ryan mt and skull rock (theres more to see but these are close by). Nights here are very pretty, during full moon the moonlight showers everything with a blueish tint, perfect for nocturnal pictures, stars look incredible. High coyote activity so keep your eyes open.No water available through the park so be prepared since its the desert. Happy camping
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@Alexandra21390 · Camped on Dec 27, 2024 at Campsite #7
Beautiful campground with boulder formations. Sunrises and sunsets were amazing and there was great stargazing, too. I liked that it's a smaller campground without too many people or amenities but still offered picnic tables and fire pits. A few of the sites are pretty close together but you there are some that are off on their own if you reserve them well in advance.
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@JulieMFF4EBFDF · Camped on Dec 22, 2024 at Campsite #7
I frequently stay in NPS campgrounds and I am always impressed with their level of care, but that was not my experience camping at Joshua Tree. I was surprised by the poor restroom facilities and the amount of trash in the campground ground. One campsite even had a torn trash bag that was sending trash everywhere. The campsites were so close that there was no sense of any privacy. I eventually left early because of the amount of dust that was caused by non camping vehicles just driving through. Such an interesting park. Hopefully the campgrounds will get some care in the future.
@MarinaR2001920 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #7
We enjoyed this campground; quiet and peaceful with close access to many trails and sights to explore! Clean bathrooms that are easy to find, and great information on the visitor board on your way in. All in all, perfect views and a great location make this campsite worth returning to.
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@ReshmaKF264B57 · Camped on May 26, 2024 at Campsite #7
No shade, campsites were very close to each other
@LuisC6974195 · Camped on Mar 27, 2024 at Campsite #7
Each campsite is relatively close to one another. But, the campgrounds overall were very clean, as they should be! Nice scenery and depending on the camp site you get, there is a nice set of boulders for great pictures at the campground. Overall, would come back!
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@DavidK6336379 · Camped on Mar 24, 2024 at Campsite #7
Scenic views. Fun pile of boulders to scramble on in center of campground. Near the Ryan Mountain hike and Hall of Horrors. Pit toilets were pretty clean.
No Service
@BonnieM4647918 · Camped on Feb 28, 2024 at Campsite #7
Both the Keys Ranch and Cap Rocks ranger guided tours were very worthwhile.
Some Coverage
@Irisd89C9601F0 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #7
We had a nice 1 night stay at Ryan campground. It's a beautiful location near Mount Ryan which you can climb best early in the morning during sunrise. We learned this by visiting the visitorscentre just before entering the NP. They had great tips!We could see the night sky very clear in the dark night, it was beautiful. Sadly some other tourists needed to be told to switch off the very bright flashlights. We discovered that they weren't even staying at the campground but left again at midnight.
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@LaMonteLE25209 · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #7
Ryan campground was great! The new camp host was also wonderful. Looking forward to camping again in Joshua Tree.
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@DarrenC6339401 · Camped on Dec 18, 2022 at Campsite #7
Stunning peaceful views.
@MeganS5592193 · Camped on Nov 2, 2022 at Campsite #7
Great and clean site and area. Site 6 and 7 are literally on top of each other FYI. There's a dumpster nearby and located at good intervals at Ryan. Also plenty of bathrooms. The one nearest me was very clean.
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@HansV43ACC0A5B · Camped on Oct 18, 2022 at Campsite #7
Small, quiet and clean campsite near Ryan Ranch and Ryan Mountain. Perfect base to explore Joshua Tree National Park from.
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@ESTHERHF5EA70B · Camped on Jun 10, 2022 at Campsite #7
Great campground, perfect proximity to great hikes/climbs, and great sunset views.
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@IngridG9763898 · Camped on May 1, 2022 at Campsite #7
Everything was awesome, but the only weird or different thing from my past experiences in Joshua Tree, was that the ranger didnt talk to us The days he came by, he was obviously checking who was registered and who was not, did not even acknowledge us when we said good morning
@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Mar 16, 2022 at Campsite #7
Great little campsite. Nice and quiet and very close to hike and explore the Ryan Camp.
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@MindyI1B5CFCE9 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #7
It was first time to camp in Joshua tree NP. So I didn't know what to expect. Scenery was great, but at camping grounds where I reserved had no shades, and all camp sites are so close each other. Better check which directions your site is facing. You only get a shade is shadows from the mountains and rocks.No water at Ryan camping ground. Toilets and waste stations were located conveniently at camp sites.
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@ColleenH94ACFE · Camped on Sep 10, 2021 at Campsite #7
Very clean area, stunning views, easy to find, well kept restrooms in close proximity and other campers were considerate.
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@JamesM9879118 · Camped on May 16, 2021 at Campsite #7
We had a blast. My wife and I really had a wonderful time at Ryan Campground. Wish we can camp weekly. Thank you!!!
@CodyLAB4F2138E · Camped on Apr 1, 2021 at Campsite #7
The spot itself, 7, was not the greatest. Fire pit and grill was very close to the neighbors and you had to walk though number 6s spot to get to your car. The bathroom doors lock was broken but I anticipate that to be fixed soon if not already. Love Ryan just not spot 7
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@AmyN4832781 · Camped on Mar 23, 2021 at Campsite #7
Stayed a couple weekday nights and one Friday night. Friday night definitely had a different feel to it. and I would not camp here again on a weekend. Cars came driving through until about 11pm at night thinking they were going to get a first come first serve spot. I spoke to several people who didn't realize the campground is reservation only right now. Seems like the park service could make that more clear at the campground turn off or something. Otherwise, pleasant stay with mellow neighbors during the weekdays.
@MichaelT862538 · Camped on Feb 23, 2021 at Campsite #7
Good campground, quiet because they don't allow generators. Although there was no camp host when we went in Feb 2021.
No Service
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