Joshua Tree National Park12
Campsite #12 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #12
| Walk-In | 4 people |
| 2 | no signal |
2/17
4/28
Campsite #12 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (15)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 80% |
| 4 star | | 13% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 7% |
@AriannaM1EFF32 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #12
Any opportunity to stay at Ryan campground over the other Joshua tree sites is welcomed. Many sites are small, and there are many climbers who come to Ryan to climb for the day, but the beauty of the area is iconic.
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@AlexG3369952 · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #12
Great campsite 12 has a nice shady hole for a cooler, criminal squirrels, and shade from the mid-afternoon onwards. There are slabs below the surface so getting pegs or screws in was difficult and we had to manipulate a rock for one of our anchors. Probably best for a small-medium tent rather than a large tent. Rangers did an excellent job keeping the facilities clean.
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@RyanD6291946 · Camped on Jan 15, 2024 at Campsite #12
Chose this Campsite because my fiancee hasn't been to this spot yet. We stayed at campsite 12, and the location was beautiful, quiet and had all the accommodations we needed. Plenty of rocks to explore, bathrooms and trash cans were close (but never enough to smell anything). The sunrise in the morning coming over the hills was amazing, would definitely choose this campsite again if we go back!
@ColinS8563603 · Camped on Nov 19, 2023 at Campsite #12
Super nice
@RyanS4713424 · Camped on Mar 27, 2023 at Campsite #12
The campground location was beautiful, our site A12 was small and not very level for even a couple of small two person tents.
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@JassenA8C46F68 · Camped on Dec 5, 2022 at Campsite #12
Sites are nice with plenty of hiking that is easily accessible.
@MiyoshiH8DD310 · Camped on Apr 3, 2022 at Campsite #12
We stayed at 12 and 21 in Ryan campground. Those locations were perfect. We had great view of rocks and desert. Sunset was beautiful. It is refreshing to see those great nature formation. This is a great vacation spot. Within 5 min walk you can get Ryan ranch ruin. You must visit Hall of horrors which is in a short drive from Ryan campground. I liked Ryan campground which is smaller than other campgrounds and thus feel less crowded. All sites get filled quickly. So you need to book soon when the reservation opens. Also if you feel like to drive a little further visiting skull rock and cactus garden is fun as well.
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@KasperD8892852 · Camped on Feb 18, 2022 at Campsite #12
I love Ryan Campground. Small, well situated, and close to a lot of attractions in the park. The camp manager kept the campground tidy and he had a welcoming and warm demeanor. Thanks!
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@MYLESR3438794 · Camped on Jan 24, 2022 at Campsite #12
This time of year it was nice to zero crowds.
@RyanW7011906 · Camped on Dec 16, 2021 at Campsite #12
Great value for NP campground. Small with simple but clean facilities. Popular bouldering spot and the sites back up to a big pile of boulders. All sites are reservation only; either online or at the Zion NP entry gate. We were site 12 which was great but on a bit of an incline. Site 9 was the one we'd call "the best" as it was flat and as private as any of the sites get. Separate area for bicycle campers.
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@BarbaraS935217 · Camped on Nov 7, 2021 at Campsite #12
The campground is beautiful with views in all directions. We enjoyed walking right from the campground to visit the old Ryan Ranch. We appreciated the small size as well as the central location of Ryan Campground. We enjoyed the hike up Ryan Mountain in the morning and loved the walk around Hidden Valley in the late afternoon.
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@MadelineG00A03 · Camped on Feb 27, 2021 at Campsite #12
The couple who reserved the site the night before refused to move when we showed up around 4pm (even after we showed email confirmation proof that the site was ours). There wasn't a camp host and no park rangers ever came by, so we had to give up and leave.
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@KarenK3878935 · Camped on Feb 14, 2021 at Campsite #12
We had a magical time in Joshua Tree, and our campsite at Ryan Campground was great! All of the sites look out on amazing views, and none of them overlook another site. You feel like youre all alone. The toilets were clean and they provided trash, recycle, and propane tank receptacles. Each site has a pit for fires and a picnic table. There were even two trails within steps of our campsite. Definitely a do over!
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@JackD8591053 · Camped on Dec 6, 2020 at Campsite #12
Great space! Would love to have more options in advance
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@RyanWFFCAA64CF · Camped on Oct 22, 2020 at Campsite #12
Im giving a four star review, as opposed to a five star due to one main reason; there is little to no room between camp sites. I can put up with a lot from strangers; however, when youre practically inches apart, every single conversation and noise feels like its amplified when youre so close to each other, which kind of ruined the tranquility of the place at night especially. Other than that, the place is beautiful and definitely something everyone should experience at least once in their lives. Also, the notices mention that there is no running water, so be sure to bring plenty of it, since youll need it for more than just drinking water.
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