Joshua Tree National Park17
Campsite #17 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$20
Campsite #17
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/18
5/6
Campsite #17 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24ft driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 72% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JacobC3707411 · Camped on Feb 8, 2026 at Campsite #17
Great location, with many good dessert plants and the short Ryan ranch trail nearby. Only complaint was our camp site specifically was right next to, and downwind, of the pit toilet and ended up being smelly (but a campfire hid the smell)
@francisa746551 · Camped on Feb 1, 2026 at Campsite #17
This small boondocking site is ideal! Many hiking trails going right out of the campground. Headstone climbing boulder for those into that; going up it or just watching the climbers. Super dark skies.
@SuzanneM124257 · Camped on Jan 26, 2026 at Campsite #17
We loved our visit to Ryan campground. Quiet, beautiful and gorgeous scenery. We were treated to amazing sunsets, a brilliant moon and dark skies after moonset. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
@RupayanH209544 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #17
Well maintained, in the middle of the park.
@MargaretP73096 · Camped on Apr 15, 2025 at Campsite #17
Space 17 stunk to the high heavens being downwind from the vault toilet. Clean campground -too much drive thru traffic!
@JanetH5048939 · Camped on Apr 6, 2025 at Campsite #17
Restrooms clean, campground very clean. Very comfortable to stay there.
@JenT7775E0EA19 · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #17
Great view and good space. Love the dark at night and quiet during the day!
@DomO506E0EADDF · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #17
Awesome campground
@OscarBC6A49171 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #17
One of the most awesome and natural campsites I have been to. But watch out for bees. They attack!
@HelenUF36DD057 · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #17
Great camp spot! The views were incredible and we were right next to a lovely hiking trail, which allowed us to explore our surroundings. The vault toilets on the premises are the cleanest Ive seen. They were serviced daily from what I could tell.
@JaniceT11BF6C4 · Camped on Apr 2, 2024 at Campsite #17
Wonderful campground. Well maintained, bathrooms were clean. Everyone was very courteous of their neighbors. Had an amazing time!
@Christina62894 · Camped on Mar 3, 2024 at Campsite #17
Great campground, very clean and well kept, beautiful landscape, great hikes and even got to watch some people rock climbing.
@JonasK7B0220C7 · Camped on May 14, 2023 at Campsite #17
really wonderful and spacious sites, good restrooms
@TatianaK555554 · Camped on Apr 8, 2023 at Campsite #17
Very quiet campground at an idyllic place
@KerryC6341740 · Camped on Nov 14, 2022 at Campsite #17
Always a great time in Tree!
@JessyL03206F01 · Camped on Oct 19, 2022 at Campsite #17
Such a beautiful, clean and peaceful campsite ! Already booked another night there for next month !
@EllenT2AE6E4B9 · Camped on Oct 4, 2022 at Campsite #17
While we were only there one night, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ryan Campground. We arrived later than anticipated and it was Night Sky dark so had to back our 19 trailer in by flashlight. It was a tight fit, but worth it. What a beautiful night. Lots of families and young people about, but everyone respectful of others in their noise level and by 9pm most everyone was inside their tents or rigs. What an amazing night sky we observed as we stayed up, quietly chatting with our glasses of wine.The outhouses were in need of cleaning, Id imagine the heat makes them stinkier than usual. But beyond that the campground was clean and unique with big boulders everywhere. Id return in a heartbeat.
@AngelinaAD68F5 · Camped on Aug 17, 2022 at Campsite #17
It was a very nice campground, lots of space for the tent and any extra chairs and tables you want to bring. Its a sunny one, no trees so make sure to bring a pop up or at least lots of sunscreen.
@ErikQ646A1051D · Camped on Jul 29, 2022 at Campsite #17
Campground is clean. Camp sites are spread out. My site (#17) a little too close to the vault toilet. You could smell it in camp if the blew the right way.
@PatriciaJ69268 · Camped on May 2, 2022 at Campsite #17
Great birding site.
@SUED6851794 · Camped on Apr 14, 2022 at Campsite #17
Beautiful sites, incredibly clean, well organized trash/recycling. Loved my stay!
@ErikaS2844980 · Camped on Feb 28, 2022 at Campsite #17
Great campground close to many of the attractions: Ryan Mountain, Ryan Ranch, Hall of Horrors, etc. Gorgeous sunset views and lots of critters to be seen close to sundown.
@SteveC5760416 · Camped on Dec 2, 2021 at Campsite #17
Centrally located in the park for lots of hiking and scrambling possibilities. Like that this campground is smaller than the others. So while reservations may be a little harder to get, well worth it. The restrooms were also kept very clean by the rangers. As a matter of fact every ranger we interacted with during our stay was extremely helpful and we could tell that they took pride in their park and facilities.
@JillS9232022 · Camped on Nov 30, 2021 at Campsite #17
Return visit. Campground and restrooms well maintained. Friendly and helpful campground host. Pretty quiet. No oversized rigs this time and very little generator activity, even during the very limited allowed hours.
@MelanieV442063 · Camped on Sep 12, 2021 at Campsite #17
It is conveniently located with beautiful boulders to climb! And the night sounds of the animals were very exciting. If you enter through the West gate it is the most scenic. It's close to many of the other "must-see" areas - kid's trail, skull rock, etc.
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