Joshua Tree National Park18
Campsite #18 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #18
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 28 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/11
5/3
Campsite #18 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 28-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (21)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 57% |
| 4 star | | 38% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 5% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@JEREMYL6200561 · Camped on Dec 21, 2025 at Campsite #18
Excellent campground. Our group of 6 stayed for 2 nights and had a great experience. The campground was spacious and right next to a climbable rock. As a bunch of teenagers, we obviously climbed to the top of the rock and the views were insane. Stargazing at night on the rocks was ethereal and the other campers were mostly quiet and didnt have bright lights. The campground was right in the middle of all the cool areas and everything was easily accessible. Only downside was there no water, but we brought enough. Bathrooms were insanely clean. I havent been to other campgrounds as this was my first time at Joshua Tree, but I highly recommend this campground if you enjoy tranquil campsites and being near popular landmarks.
@ninawA3D7DE265 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #18
Nice little campground, quiet, good for stargazing.
@dongjunpFBC748 · Camped on Sep 20, 2025 at Campsite #18
Clean restroom,good place
@BenjaminW44188 · Camped on Dec 21, 2024 at Campsite #18
Great campsite. Clean bathrooms and camp hosts were visible. Everyone respected the quiet hours.
No Service
@SungWooJ38D0E3 · Camped on Nov 9, 2024 at Campsite #18
This specific camp site is very open with no rocks/vegetation surrounding it. Would be great for group reservation with the sites adjacent.
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@LaurenBC9ADEEC · Camped on Jun 4, 2024 at Campsite #18
Great spot! Large campsite with plenty of space. Parking spot accommodated camper van as well as a large car. Not much privacy from surrounding sites, however sites 17,18, and 19 are on a bend making it feel less crowded. The boulder offers some much needed shade in the later afternoon making it a fun area for kids to play and climb. (Please be mindful of other campers while climbing the boulder.) There are alot of little critters around the campsite that can get into food and trash. Bring bug spray! There are a couple trailheads within the campsites and as well within driving distance. We recommend Ryan ranch for at the site and driving to Cap Rock. Short hikes with plenty of rocks to climb on and some shady spots, great for kids! The store/gas station is about 25 minutes *from the site* and the local walmart about 35 minutes.
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@KatrinGCA169DD · Camped on May 15, 2024 at Campsite #18
Beautiful landscape, clean toilets
@ASHLEYR5100477 · Camped on Jan 22, 2024 at Campsite #18
Awesome camp site! Totally recommend.
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@TrishaN151BB0E · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #18
Campsite was crowded and closed to other site. Gets a bit noisy in the morning with kids running around. Clean bathroom though
@RobertV7482587 · Camped on Oct 17, 2023 at Campsite #18
Great place to watch the stars at night
@KyleR9453947 · Camped on Jan 11, 2023 at Campsite #18
Beautiful park, clean restrooms. Unfortunately, there were people already set up in my spot when I arrived, even though I had reserved it weeks prior. The park was full, so there was nowhere else for them to set up. Since it was only one night, we decided to share the site. This was on a Wednesday night. So I guess get there early even if you have a reservation.
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@JoanMFB95C1AFC · Camped on Dec 5, 2022 at Campsite #18
Nice location. Bathrooms were in excellent condition. Rec.gov sent too many reminders.
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@AlexisTCACA7B6 · Camped on Oct 11, 2022 at Campsite #18
beautiful campground easy to locate without service, fire pit included. great experience the stars were amazing.
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@RobertM1452522 · Camped on May 2, 2022 at Campsite #18
Great surroundings. Wonderful place to camp.
@MIKEH4414321 · Camped on Mar 11, 2022 at Campsite #18
Beautiful location, excellent hikes. Overall an excellent experience camping in the desert. Remember to bring sufficient water supply.
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@JohnnyK40DA289 · Camped on Feb 3, 2022 at Campsite #18
Beautiful setting. Grounds and facility are well kept and clean.
@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Jan 31, 2022 at Campsite #18
This is one of the most beautiful camp sites Ive ever stayed. There is a side hike that you need not drive to but just walk to from the Ryan Campground. The side hike takes you to ruins. I would give the campsite five stars except unfortunately we camped next to two families with eight kids and three dogs. Im not sure which were wilder; the dogs, the kids, or the parents. I named them The Louds. Loud noise and too many people are the only things that ruin this mystical, beautiful campsite.
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@HectorR4BDE938 · Camped on Dec 5, 2021 at Campsite #18
Great site. Comfortable and the pit toilet was somewhat clean.
No Service
@MatthewS683247 · Camped on Apr 4, 2021 at Campsite #18
Beautiful place with not many sites and good spacing.
@JenniferB63832 · Camped on Feb 6, 2021 at Campsite #18
This site faces Ryan Mountain = great views of sunrise (& quick warmth) while sunset is blocked by the big boulders. Those boulders created a nice alcove to put the tent against the wind, but it was at quite a slant so we spent the night sliding in the tent. Vault toilets were clean & lots of trash and recycling facilities. Nice central location in the park and it was nice that the campground is smaller compared to some of the other campgrounds I've been to in JTree.
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@RobinR8800618 · Camped on Oct 12, 2020 at Campsite #18
Nice little campground with beautiful rock features in camp and nearby. Central location, quiet. Some sites pretty close together. No cell service or emergency phone.
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