Joshua Tree National Park10
Campsite #10 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$20
Campsite #10
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/18
4/15
Campsite #10 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 (21)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 86% |
| 4 star | | 10% |
| 3 star | | 5% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RobertG6814422 · Camped on Jan 4, 2026 at Campsite #10
Great experience. Only issue on arrival a family was climbing from our camp ground. OK normally with that but this group was loud and out of control. They obviously knew the rule that ok to do that -If campers say ok. Totally taking advantage. Had to tell them to leave which is the campers right.Otherwise perfect just make sure you bring in water and wood
@KenM8869751 · Camped on Dec 24, 2025 at Campsite #10
rain but a perfect time to be in JT
@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Sep 9, 2025 at Campsite #10
This site has a beautiful, rocky landscape, great for my over landing camping, but not sure how great it would be for a tent
@JeffB8180041 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #10
Ryan Campground was beautiful.
@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Apr 8, 2025 at Campsite #10
We were in Ryan site 10. The parking space IS large enough for two vans. The ranger-led walk at nearby Cap Rock (twice daily) was interesting and informative. The campsites are too close together... there is little/no privacy and you can hear the conversations of neighbors sitting at their picnic table. C'mon NPS, give us a little more space between sites. Geez you really pack 'em in, as if our camping experience doesn't matter at all to you.
@WendyM9342971 · Camped on Nov 20, 2024 at Campsite #10
Loved this quiet little campground. Great access to interesting trails.
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #10
I had beautiful weather. I've stayed at Ryan several times and the site was terrific.
@GunnarO5FE9F09 · Camped on Feb 4, 2024 at Campsite #10
This is a beautiful campground, and site 10 seems to be one of the better sites, but some very basic amenities are missing. Things like hooks in the bathrooms to hang coats, hand sanitizer, etc, would really make the difference. Its the little things. On the positive side, this is one of the smaller campgrounds, and has better scenery than some of the others. Just wish it were slightly better equipped.
@AndrewC2299590 · Camped on May 1, 2023 at Campsite #10
I love the way this campground is positioned around a huge rock feature. It really makes most of the campsites feel private because of the natural barriers. Very quiet and awesome views, and the campground is positioned very close to most of the attractions within the park!
@AidaA9526045 · Camped on Feb 6, 2023 at Campsite #10
How fun to finally get a chance to stay in Joshua Tree. Beautiful drive in from AZ, really nice campsites, clean and well maintained.
@LYNNG7024398 · Camped on Dec 19, 2022 at Campsite #10
Fine park, beautiful setting. However, the driveway entrances to the campsites seem to have been designed for one-way travel around the loop in the opposite direction. It was difficult to manage getting into the campsite with my 13' trailer.
@AnhU1584728C81 · Camped on Nov 6, 2022 at Campsite #10
We had a wonderful nite at Ryan Campground. Kids loves hiking and playing with the rocks on the campground.
@NicholeT140669 · Camped on Oct 16, 2022 at Campsite #10
Excellent sunrise from this site. Beautiful campground. You can rock scramble up a few boulders behind the site as well.
@jefft6301969 · Camped on Jul 27, 2022 at Campsite #10
A beautiful campground that is centrally located in the national park. Clean bathrooms and close to great hiking trails.
@KimT3116208 · Camped on Mar 6, 2022 at Campsite #10
Ryan Campground is a spectacular place to spend your Joshua Tree visit. Its in the middle of everything with spacious sites tucked into the rocks and incredible views, especially at sunset. Might be one of my favorite sites ever!
@TreyW1D6D463B3 · Camped on Feb 17, 2022 at Campsite #10
What a beautiful campground! We really enjoyed our time here. The site backed up to fun rock formations and was one of the most private of those available. I highly recommend this campground!
@WadeA578DB9144 · Camped on Jan 24, 2022 at Campsite #10
Nice campground, pretty quiet and ordered compared to the non-reservation campgrounds in the park
@PaulR7699704 · Camped on Jan 8, 2022 at Campsite #10
This centrally located campground is a favourite, Awesome westerly sunset views, and a coyote song every night!
@michaelk687828 · Camped on Jun 1, 2021 at Campsite #10
Definitely take a look at the photos provided on the recreation.gov website for choosing your perfect campsite. We like to hike so we chose a location that was near the trails. On hot weather days, consider hiking very early in the morning around sunrise, or in the evening, around sunset. "Dry" really means dry, so bring plenty of fluids with you. Bathroom facilities are clean and well stocked. Campers are generally respectful of others and the "quiet hours". Please continue to observe this practice to make the experience pleasant for everyone. Quiet also allows the wildlife to make itself more visible.
@HenryK6446302 · Camped on May 27, 2021 at Campsite #10
Beautiful sunset and rocks like something out of a Road Runner cartoon. He can see other campsites but they're only like five of them visible so it feels more like a family than a crowd. Great time
@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Mar 31, 2021 at Campsite #10
Quiet and fewer campsites than other options like Jumbo Rock. It's located in the middle of the park and close to many of the popular attractions and trailheads. Most campsites surround a cool rock formation that you can climb. But, there's no running water or firewood in the park.
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