Campsite #8 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Campsite #8

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Drive-In 6 people
23 ft Back-In
2 no signal
8
8/28
Campsite #8 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 23ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (10)

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@HelenM7389753 · Camped on Feb 17, 2025 at Campsite #8
We had a wonderful stay at Ryan Campground. The restrooms were in great condition, the trail heads out of the campsite had helpful/interesting information. Incredible access to hikes & viewpoints directly from the campsite! Great campsite for climbers and non-climbers alike.
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Feb 2, 2025 at Campsite #8
Great campsite. Did not feel like our neighbors were on top of us. Did the Lost Horse Mine Loop that begins at Ryan Campground. It's long but I recommend it because it is off the beaten path.
@BarrieP4DCE022 · Camped on Dec 26, 2024 at Campsite #8
Ryan campground is awesome. It's the best of all Joshua Tree - it's pretty far into the park, so you don't have any external traffic noise or light pollution. The stars were great, and there were ample rocks to climb. It did get quite windy at night as this campground has little protection from the plains, unless you're right near one of the larger boulders. We also stayed at Indian Cove Campground, and while that site had (much) better bouldering, it was a superb experience to camp in the middle of the park at this site.
@MarieD6A920430 · Camped on Dec 2, 2024 at Campsite #8
Ryan campground is just amazing.
@RachelS6363728 · Camped on Nov 5, 2024 at Campsite #8
Super cool camp ground.
@SistineCE98117 · Camped on Mar 18, 2024 at Campsite #8
Nice campground in the middle of the park. The restroom was clean and well stocked and the camp host was friendly. Lovely experience.
@LornaC999ACFFD · Camped on Mar 9, 2024 at Campsite #8
Ryan was great, mostly thoughtful campers, not too loud. except the boulderers who climb around your camps with little sense of privacy.the camp host was incredibly friendly.
@MarcusMFA3C990 · Camped on Feb 19, 2024 at Campsite #8
Great spot with good space, site 8 comes with its own parking spot. Not much cover from the wind but one bush that helps. Soft ground and great views.
@RahulM30AC53E2 · Camped on Dec 10, 2023 at Campsite #8
Beautiful and everything was convenient
@KaiC34A52EB3E1 · Camped on Dec 5, 2023 at Campsite #8
great view, easy walk to the trails

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