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Campsite #9 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$20
Campsite #9
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
8/28
Campsite #9 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 20ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (17)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 94% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 6% |
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@ReynaP1A5588DF · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #9
Site 9 was very shady and quieter than the rest of the campground. Couldnt have asked for a better location.
@MarcS2464307 · Camped on Feb 5, 2025 at Campsite #9
The campground was in a beautiful location, with a great picnic table and fire ring. I really enjoyed my spot where I could watch the sunset every night. The stars were beautiful against the rocks too. The bathroom was clean and well stocked with tp. Altogether great place. The only problem I could see might be that there is no campsite privacy so hopefully your neighbors are good and courteous. Both of mine were!
@TracyT2929676 · Camped on Jan 23, 2025 at Campsite #9
This is my favorite campground so far because of all the Joshua Trees on the trails around the campground. Restrooms are clean. Ryan peak is just down the road. If you download a trail in the area from Alltrails, it gives you tracking/trails on your phone for the entire area. Smaller campground.
@NavaK0A00E970A · Camped on Jan 17, 2025 at Campsite #9
Loved the secluded yet central location of this campground. Try to get a site pressed up close to the giant rocks in the middle if you can. Books up months in advance.
@RyokoAC5B1054B · Camped on Jan 14, 2025 at Campsite #9
The campground is centrally located within the park, featuring incredible rock formations and iconic Joshua trees. We even spotted rabbits and quails!Site #9 is a great spot with minimal issuesalthough if the neiborinf horse campsite is occupied, the experience would differ. Youre next to Site #10, and while you can still see and be seen by people there, theres a decent amount of space between the sites. Keep in mind that Sites #68 are very close together and may be occupied by larger groups.One downside is that the camp host wasnt available on-site or clearly marked on the information board.
@MarkA9878568 · Camped on Dec 20, 2024 at Campsite #9
Fantastic camp ground. Clean restrooms, beautiful views and easy hiking access to gorgeous destinations without having to leave the camp ground. Be prepared to share the rocks at your camp site with other climbers. Bring extra water!
@PattyD2151966 · Camped on Dec 9, 2024 at Campsite #9
What an absolutely beautiful place! The park was clean, as were the toilet areas. We were pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness, given that the area is heavily visited. Trails were well maintained and easy to follow. However, it would have been nice to have trail maps on the main info map given at the entrance gate.
@SangSulLCB80C2 · Camped on Nov 17, 2024 at Campsite #9
I just went there in the wrong season. it was windy and could not cook any food at the campsite.
@DonnaT8114851 · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #9
Nice size campsite and very peaceful. We stayed here when it was 97 degrees and were just fine. The rocks behind us gave us morning shade. A pop-up canopy helped during the rest of the day. Staying anywhere in Joshua Tree National Park is magical!
@AidanSA7456267 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #9
This is the best campsite I have ever stayed at. I was surrounded by amazing rock formations, had a view of field full of Joshua Trees and watched the sun set over the mountains. I can not recommend it enough. Please treat yourself and stay here.
@MilanP4668812 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #9
A great place to explore the park - staying in Joshua Tree park over the night, under the stars, is an unforgetable experience and the Ryan campground is the place. Well maintained, clean toilets, well placed - arround the group of nice rocks you can also climb on the top. Close to all interesting places of the park. Going again to Joshua Tree I will again look for this place.
@Elizabeth96325 · Camped on May 27, 2024 at Campsite #9
Beautiful experience, loved walking to the Ranch and enjoying the quiet
@StevenW5993867 · Camped on Apr 28, 2024 at Campsite #9
Depending on the time of year, your camping site choice needs to be mindful of the available shade from the rock piles the campground is built around. Do you want morning sun or afternoon sun? We chose afternoon and used an easy up, daytime highs were high 70s and the UV exposure was exteremely high. Came home a little sunburned, but most sites are very spacious and private. Willl definitely return.
@Cassandra40001 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #9
Great place! Further removed from the main chaos of JT. We heard Coyotes multiple times per night! But no issues of course. So nice!
@MarkR9967928 · Camped on Jan 9, 2024 at Campsite #9
Ryan was the smallest of the four campgrounds I visited at JTNP. Like most of the others it surrounds large granite rocks. Site 9 and 10 both had great light for my solar panels and an adequate space from neighboring camp sites. The California Trail and the Big Tree Trail that can be accessed at the back of the campground were two of my favorite hiking trails. Far prettier I thought than the near by Lost Horse Loop Trail.
@DanielR3951934 · Camped on Sep 11, 2023 at Campsite #9
Really nice campground. The sites were very clean and tidy as were the bathrooms. The boulders are very cool and fun to scamper across. Central location makes it really easy to explore the rest of the park.
@Alejandra20993 · Camped on Jun 19, 2023 at Campsite #9
This camp is perfect for Milky Way and look up for stars… it is beautiful!!!
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