Joshua Tree National Park11
Campsite #11 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #11
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 22 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
5/4
Campsite #11 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 22-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
1.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 84% |
| 4 star | | 12% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@TaylorTA5743DB · Camped on Jan 3, 2026 at Campsite #11
Someone parked in my space again after checkout time. This is not the first time this has happened to me. Another time a group commandeered my site and said it was theirs after pitching tents and building a fire. There is no camp host. There is no one monitoring the situation. It's despicable and I'm sick of it. I hate camping here.
@jeffr2985886 · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #11
Fairly quiet, nice desert views at Ryan #11. Reasonable privacy from other campers.
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@DavidR6871281 · Camped on Mar 1, 2025 at Campsite #11
The campground was lovely, the site was fine, and the hosts were awesome! The only problem was that the wind, which in early June was brutal for 2 of the 3 days of our trip. But that's not the fault of the campground. We love Joshua Tree, and subject to weather, recommended it for camping for everyone!
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@KeithW1632645 · Camped on Feb 23, 2025 at Campsite #11
Quite campgroind, access to trails from campground, well maintained pit toilets, dark sky at night, good views
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@KyokoR68932A9A · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #11
Great camp ground which includes a trail head for Ryan Ranch. Nice boulders to scramble around.
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@HannaD323EA7B3 · Camped on Jan 22, 2025 at Campsite #11
Beautiful setting and spacious sites
@MaddieM59E7744 · Camped on Dec 5, 2024 at Campsite #11
Had pretty nice privacy and separation from neighboring campsites. Some cool small tent spots behind the site near the rocks that allow for privacy from the road. Really enjoyed being centrally located within the park, lovely campground!
@MarkieHDDF178F · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #11
Site 11 has a beautiful sunset view of the dessert and moutain range in the distance. If your lucky like us, it has a perfect view for space x launches. Rocks to climb at the back of the site. The actual campsite seemed much larger than some of the other spots and more secluded. We had a 15ft trailer and tacoma, fit just fine. There is no firewood any where near so come prepared, especially depending how you enter the park. Water is also scarce. Nearest supplies are atleast half hour away. The Trailhead to Ryan Ranch is very close and is a lovely little hike. The campground is centrally located to all the main tourist sites. I have never stayed anywhere else but I highly recommend this site and Campground depending on your setup.
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@AlfredoT9EFC16 · Camped on Feb 28, 2024 at Campsite #11
Campground was great, but I would appreciate it more if the site provided at least 2 photos of the campsite and what's nearby it so I can plan on what I can bring, such as being able to place a hammock or space large enough for a big canopy, type of bench (concrete/metal) etc.
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@MarkysGD141482 · Camped on Feb 14, 2024 at Campsite #11
Was really great, easily accessible and the markers for the spots are easily visible.
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@TomS3186246 · Camped on Jan 28, 2024 at Campsite #11
We had a great time at Ryan but please - ban amplified music at NPS campgrounds! Or at the very least put a curfew on it. I appreciate that people enjoy music - as do I - but if you play it in a desert campground you force EVERYONE to listen to it too. It drowns out the sound of birds, the wind and the peaceful quiet of the landscape. Most of us head away from the noise of cities like LA or SF to experience peace we can't get anywhere else, and it's spoiled by a minority who play loud music.
@AliseK446A7259 · Camped on Aug 14, 2023 at Campsite #11
Everything was great except bees swarmed us the second we drove up to the camping spot till sunset and immediately after the sun went up in the morning. They were not aggressive it turns out that the bees were looking for water if we had known that we probably could have left a wet towel somewhere a bit farther away from us so they would have easy access to water there instead of trying to land on us to drink our sweat.
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@CraigIB6442203 · Camped on Feb 14, 2023 at Campsite #11
Our one night at this campground was great. Sites were spread out and the area was very clean. Will definitely return.
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@EvanH990F7069E · Camped on Feb 5, 2023 at Campsite #11
Good spot for 2-3 tents
@CynthiaB470794 · Camped on Jan 26, 2023 at Campsite #11
Very nice. Great rocks. Several toilets for a small campground. Cold and windy in January. But cant do anything about the weather. Neat park.
@JacobF34E99F2F · Camped on Jan 12, 2023 at Campsite #11
Great campsite. Quiet with beautiful surroundings.
@HollisW3A3525A · Camped on Sep 29, 2022 at Campsite #11
I loved my site!! So beautiful. The other campers there were respectful and I felt safe. Right next to climbable rocks and a beautiful sunset and moonrise.
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@moniqueWB3A067 · Camped on Jun 13, 2022 at Campsite #11
I enjoyed my site 11a, it was close to trails, and had beautiful views.
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@CynthiaK948975 · Camped on Mar 11, 2022 at Campsite #11
Great site
@PatriciaB22981 · Camped on Mar 3, 2022 at Campsite #11
Beautiful spot with great views, and privacy. Site 11. Be aware, the site has a severe grade. Very difficult to level.
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@JaeKA156D73EEB · Camped on Nov 28, 2021 at Campsite #11
Well maintained
@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #11
A beautiful, clean campground with great facilities.
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@LauraH2152556 · Camped on Apr 5, 2021 at Campsite #11
Beautiful campsite! Glad to know you could refill water jugs at the park entrance. Clean toilets, nice fire pit, picnic table and grill. Cant wait to come again. The rangers were really helpful. Sent us on an amazing walk off the Boy Scout trail( willows? Cant remember name but it branches off a mile up)
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