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Campsite #16 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #16
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | poor |
2/20
4/19
Campsite #16 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
1.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 60% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@AndreyB9EB5760 · Camped on Feb 25, 2026 at Campsite #16
When we came late at night the site was occupied by someone else. The parking space was taken, and, for that reason, it was extremely difficult even to find a post with the campsite number. I am going to write a complaint to the park management. I will ask them to investigate the incident, to fine the person who took our reserved site, and reimburse our reservation fee.
@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Feb 22, 2026 at Campsite #16
Camp site is maintained nice and clean. Good location to take various hikes. Limited number of camp sites that prevents busy and noisy environments.
@JoEllenK674EA7 · Camped on Nov 19, 2025 at Campsite #16
Central location at Joshua Tree NP. Great hiking all around and beautiful scenery. Vault toilets, fire ring, and table at each site. Roads are dirt and somewhat flat. Not a large camping area.
No Service
@MarkL5886645 · Camped on Feb 18, 2025 at Campsite #16
Clean and quite camping ground
@HeatherD420628 · Camped on Feb 1, 2025 at Campsite #16
Sites 15 and 16 were large enough for a few tents. Tables, grill, and fire pit were all in great shape. Close to the bathroom which was good and bad (morning traffic).
@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Nov 30, 2024 at Campsite #16
Ryan mountain camp sites are clean and well maintained.
@MiaG1886838 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #16
Its a place to sleep if i had to. bathroom was nice (no ac though). almost died of thirst. you advertised a water park??? uhh no water in sight. no park either. i have kids!!!
@dannyd9EA889D1 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #16
The campsite itself was great. Campers from another site ruined the experience for us.
No Service
@JessM4454440 · Camped on Oct 2, 2023 at Campsite #16
Campsite 16 was amazing - spacious and several flat areas for 3-4 small tents. Backed up onto climbable rock formation. Great view of west-side of Ryan Mountain. Right across from pit toilet.
@BrianB7534319 · Camped on Sep 23, 2023 at Campsite #16
one of my favorite campgrounds in JTNP. major trails connect near back of campground. quiet and not crowded. ease of access to rest of the park.no phone service at campground for ATT/TMobile. campsites have both campfire ring/grate and standup grill for wood/charcoal and picnic table. downside is not too many places for finding shade. small trees and next to some rocks offer some sun relief during mid-day.
No Service
@AmyW6150907 · Camped on Mar 23, 2023 at Campsite #16
The campground was very well maintained including the bathrooms. The roads were a little potholed but it’s been a rough winter. It would be nice to have them paved like at Jumbo Rocks.
No Service
@MicheleS458286 · Camped on Feb 26, 2023 at Campsite #16
When its windy and cold its tough to enjoy the campsite to its fullest potential. Its is amazingly beautiful however.
No Service
@LauraF3344985 · Camped on Dec 27, 2022 at Campsite #16
We love staying here, so its hard to rate less than very good. However, it seems like other campers need to be educated on how to help take care of the park. Either they dont mind seeing it when theyre camping or they think someone else is going to pick up after them. We found a lot of micro trash around the campsite and had to clean the toilet after others didnt clean up after themselves. NPS/camp host is not necessarily to blame.
No Service
@JonathanB16578 · Camped on Dec 24, 2022 at Campsite #16
Great campground. We really enjoyed having a trail right across from our spot. Because of that we did get a lot of day visitors. One thing to note is that campsites are pretty close together and it seems like most of the usable space in this spot is unprotected from wind. We didn't get much but that can be a problem in the winter.
No Service
@DanielH5239181 · Camped on Dec 21, 2022 at Campsite #16
Late December, was pretty cold. Bring more water than you expect. Overall a nice campground
Major Issues
Major Issues
@DanielH5239181 · Camped on Dec 21, 2022 at Campsite #16
Late December, was pretty cold. Bring more water than you expect. Overall a nice campground
Major Issues
Major Issues
@CandaceM3F943D · Camped on Nov 6, 2022 at Campsite #16
Being at Ryan Campground was one of those "right place, right time" couple of days for me. Very restorative.
@LF43F30DD8BA4B · Camped on Oct 6, 2022 at Campsite #16
The the spot was easy to find with things to climb/ explore in walking distance. The bathrooms were also kept very clean.
No Service
@LauraC7322672 · Camped on Apr 25, 2022 at Campsite #16
Great location. Amazing access to hiking. The sites were well equipped with fire rings and picnic tables. Easy access to toilets and plentiful trash and recycling disposal. This is a nice, quiet campground. We were easily able to fit 19 foot Sprinter van in our spot.
No Service
@GeorgeK7332702 · Camped on Apr 3, 2022 at Campsite #16
The Rangers at the West Entrance were super nice and kind and helpful. Great customer serivice! Wow Thank you
No Service
@JonathanJ62451 · Camped on Mar 14, 2022 at Campsite #16
Very clean area. No toilet paper in bathrooms for over 24 hours.
No Service
@LuckyB0A3691F3 · Camped on Jan 30, 2022 at Campsite #16
Joshua Tree has and is always been my favorite park. I love the serenity and the peace it brings to my whole being. The Ryan campground is one of my favorites always! Its a great location and just an amazing vibe.
No Service
@JonathanB16578 · Camped on Jan 1, 2022 at Campsite #16
It was a nice small campground. Geared toward tent campers and those in sprinters. The rock formations were fun for kids to climb on relatively safely and also offered what looked like good rock climbing experiences for experienced climbers with all the gear. The campsites were nice size as well. Overall we had a nice time.
No Service
@RobertB1128095 · Camped on Nov 20, 2021 at Campsite #16
Good trail access nearby and a quiet campground.
No Service
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