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Campsite #15 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #15
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 18 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
3/5
4/19
Campsite #15 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (23)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 57% |
| 4 star | | 30% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@BrianW1026295 · Camped on Feb 13, 2026 at Campsite #15
Good area of the park. In the thick of the Joshua tree forest and close to the most popular hikes. Stargazing was great too. I think any spot at Ryan Campground would be decent. Neighbors are close, but thats pretty much any organized campground. Would stay again.
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@ashleyd3442326 · Camped on Nov 23, 2025 at Campsite #15
stayed at campsite #15 - level and lots of room. Located a few steps in front of the restrooms (flushable) but theres not much privacy. Many people during the day would just walk into the campsite to climb the rocks directly behind/in front of the campsite. Theres few trees along the sides. Tables and firepits available.The campgrounds itself was easy to navigate into. Restrooms were well maintained. Plenty of nearby trails or just walk the campgrounds. Plenty of rock climbing areas. Of course many Joshua trees.The stars were beautiful at night and you can hear the nearby coyotes howling.
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@MarkF9408903 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #15
Awesome place to relax, enjoy and feel the pure nature
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@DaveE4385757 · Camped on Feb 24, 2025 at Campsite #15
The roads in the campground, especially on the upper end, are very badly in need of repair/replacement. Some larger trailers/vehicles may have trouble negotiating them. Other than that it is a great campground despite being on the edge of the Yucca Valley suburban sprawl.
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@CharlesS661433 · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #15
Park is much busier than I remember pre-Instagram! Its like Yosemite busy now! Good for business :)
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@AlexH4146314 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #15
Amazing location. Sites are on top of each other so it can be a bit noisy but its well worth it.
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@BertrandAABDAF · Camped on Sep 25, 2024 at Campsite #15
Its very basic, open and isolated, perfect for a quiet night and early morning hiking.Infraestructure is nonexistent, there's only an outhouse that was clean and well equiped. The camping spots are very generous and clean.A small issue for me was the vehicle parking spots, or should I say, the lack of properly marked vehicle paking spots. This led to some people parking in all sorts of way, and getting in the way of others.During my stay there were also a lot of unbooked campers staying for the night. I didn't have a problem with that, but some might.
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@JasonF6346958 · Camped on Feb 17, 2024 at Campsite #15
Site 15 is a decent site in Ryan Campground. Close to a bathroom and hiking trails. This site is located on the backside of the Manure Pile formation with a great view of Headstone Wall
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@KathleenD99988 · Camped on Oct 12, 2023 at Campsite #15
I'm a climber, so Joshua Tree is the place to go
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@RobertR8191303 · Camped on Sep 9, 2023 at Campsite #15
I had a great stay here at Ryan Campground. It was a small, quiet site with nice rock formations to explore. There was a restroom conveniently located across the way and quiet neighbors. Since it was an extremely hot day, I was hesitant on going; however, I arrived around sunset and the weather was really nice. Just enough time to set up camp, make dinner, and enjoy some stargazing.Additionally, there were some trails to explore in the morning and even a short .3 mile hike to Ryan Ranch. There was a light drizzle in the morning which definitely led to wildlife roaming around which was very nice to see. If you're an avid hiker, there's also Ryan Mountain nearby which has an excellent view, especially during sunrise or sunset. Just make sure to take a headlamp or flashlight if you choose the latter.
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@LailaA3C4BDAAF · Camped on May 1, 2023 at Campsite #15
It's still pretty much a family or fairly serious boulder climber campground.
Ranger at the entrance stations were "clueless" when we asked about "bloom" in the Park, saying it was basically a "dudd" this year. Well, there were areas of beautiful bloom such as the "Big Trees" trail between Ryan and Lost Horse Mine trail.
So much more trash on the trail to Lost Horse Mine. Next time I'll bring a plastic bag and carry some out - but clearly more "upkeep" is needed with more people not really "outdoors folks" with "outdoors ethics."
Ranger at the entrance stations were "clueless" when we asked about "bloom" in the Park, saying it was basically a "dudd" this year. Well, there were areas of beautiful bloom such as the "Big Trees" trail between Ryan and Lost Horse Mine trail.
So much more trash on the trail to Lost Horse Mine. Next time I'll bring a plastic bag and carry some out - but clearly more "upkeep" is needed with more people not really "outdoors folks" with "outdoors ethics."
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@RaulRAFB8E0F71 · Camped on Apr 27, 2023 at Campsite #15
For reasons unknown, rec.gov allowed a group of approx 40 children, counselors and others (Some type of adventure camp) to use a section of the campground, even though Ryan is not designated for groups. It constantly sounded like a playground, the noise carrying all over the campground. On one occasion, the children were guided to the campsite #13 where the counselors were designated to camp and rehearsed a play. Loud. On the night of the "play" with no regard to other occupants of the campground, they were again guided to #13 and performed the play, including drama by a child crying right behind #14 because he didn't believe he was liked. The counselors and other children tried to console, it was pretty disconcerting...anyways,,,, Not coming back to JTree campgrounds anymore..blm land better on the southside, even with the low 10 fwy noise.. Ive been camping the better part of 60 years and it seems there is no consideration for anyone anymore....oh yeah...a group of bikers showed up around 2130 hr on wed night #18...loud, foul language til midnight..Friday morning after 0900 it was very quiet as most campsites were vacant...
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@DaviW677434217 · Camped on Apr 23, 2023 at Campsite #15
I stayed in site 15 and it was lovely. There was plenty of room and there were bushes which created some illusion of privacy between the other sites. The bathroom was right across the road from me and I couldn't smell it despite the heat. The bathroom was very clean and appeared well maintained. It is just a dump toilet with no running water, so if that doesn't work for you you may want to pick a different campsite.
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@SangLB800B0E8E · Camped on Dec 10, 2022 at Campsite #15
Very private location with good people around.
@KerrieD7FC0D45 · Camped on Nov 20, 2022 at Campsite #15
Great campsite with amazing views
@MichaelW725874 · Camped on Dec 13, 2021 at Campsite #15
Awesome quiet location just be prepared for wind.
@ShawnD9143582 · Camped on Jun 18, 2021 at Campsite #15
Bees were very aggressive. Couldnt even sit outside. Left after a couple hours and a couple stings.
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@SlimanA7333E7A · Camped on May 8, 2021 at Campsite #15
Campground is great but with no host on site some people are partying until very late with loud music which is very disrespectful for people in the campground who are coming for the calm of the desert.
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@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Apr 28, 2021 at Campsite #15
Campsite was adequate for our needs. In the desert, there's not much privacy, but it did not feel crowded. Vault toilets were clean and well stocked with toilet paper. Table was in excellent shape.
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@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Mar 10, 2021 at Campsite #15
This was our third time staying at Ryan and each time has been great. It's a smaller campground in the park, which makes it pretty quiet. The ruins are a nice walk from camp and Ryan Mountain is nearby. We'll be back!
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@BrentM7416670 · Camped on Feb 12, 2021 at Campsite #15
Nice small campground in the middle of the park. Central to trails and big boulders.
@FrancisH146413 · Camped on Oct 19, 2020 at Campsite #15
Good hike, and camping area. Rangers checked on the camping site periodically throughout the night to ensure safety! Great time under stars
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