Campsite #13 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

$20

Campsite #13

13 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
22 ft Parallel
2 weak
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Campsite #13 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 22ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (13)

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@Christine87616 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #13
Clean and cozy camp with close access to many hikes.
@CaitlinK160792 · Camped on Mar 3, 2025 at Campsite #13
Beautiful campground with clean facilities. Only stayed 1 night but would definitely stop here again. A small campground with awesome views.
@SimykH3BB7B757 · Camped on Feb 1, 2025 at Campsite #13
Amazing !
@ThomasM8282631 · Camped on Jan 29, 2025 at Campsite #13
Star's were amazing. The campground was quiet and peaceful. It was a wonderful experience
@RebeccaK768006 · Camped on Dec 13, 2024 at Campsite #13
Loved our site #13, camp hosts were great kept an eye on things when we were out hiking. Would stay here again. Rk
@CharlesG874789 · Camped on Nov 25, 2024 at Campsite #13
Arrived at Ryan campground at 1:00 pm for 12:00 check in. Previous night campers would not leave site. On site host, displayed an "off duty" sign on their trailer, therefore was no help in resolving this issue. Had children with me since it was there Thanksgiving break so we left the campsite rather than create an incident. Returned after 5:00 pm to a dirty, trash laden site. Setup travel trailer in the dark and tried to make the most of this one day camping trip. Host site remained "off duty" when I left in the morning. Worst camping trip ever..
@CorneliaW4B1A9 · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #13
Loved everything about the campground. Well maintained, clean restrooms, nice sites, perfect access to hiking trails. Some of the other campers were a little loud in the evening/night. But we spent two nights and the second night was more quiet.
@KevinD6271011 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #13
We travelled Long distance to spend 2 nights at Joshua tree. Being at Ryans campground was very quiet, clean, and even though it was during the extreme heat warning it offered everything the desert and the park could possibly given us. Thank you, Joshua, Thank you Ryan campground! An amazing experience!!
@JanetS0297B0CF · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #13
Love the rocks and open spaces with lots of birds. Thanks so much to the team that keeps this campground clean and enables our wonderful experiences.
@PatrickT198236 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #13
Wonderful site with direct access to some great trails. Zero cell coverage was a major plus for me!!!! Loving life of the grid
@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Mar 1, 2024 at Campsite #13
Beautiful campground centrally located to some of the best trails and attractions at Joshua Tree
@MollyH2189787 · Camped on Jun 26, 2023 at Campsite #13
There was only a couple other camp sites occupied. It was peaceful with desert hiking trails right outside our door. Site 13A was tight for our 22’ camper. We enjoyed our stay very much.
@TrevorB7711201 · Camped on Apr 20, 2023 at Campsite #13
The campsite was on the smaller side compared to the ones adjacent, but that was clear from the pictures on the posting, so it doesn't affect the rating; we knew what we were getting into. It was the only one available at Ryan when we booked, so our hands were tied. If you have the luxury of choosing 14 or 15, I would opt for those instead.

We enjoy Ryan because it doesn't have the RV lifestyle vibe of somewhere like Jumbo Rocks and it's a pretty central point to push off from for our daily adventures.

Also not affecting the rating since the Park really can't control this*- the obnoxious "church" group that rolled in late on Friday and commenced loud activities that lasted well past midnight. And started again right at sunrise.

*perhaps there could be some level of monitoring though the last thing the Park needs is a police state. Perhaps just some common courtesy from fellow campers would be appreciated.

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