Joshua Tree National Park20
Campsite #20 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #20
| Drive-In | 4 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/25
4/29
Campsite #20 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 48% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 20% |
| 2 star | | 12% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@KevinD6271011 · Camped on Dec 12, 2025 at Campsite #20
Had my leveling blocks and lantern stolen while I was out for the day
No Service
@BarbaraE171764 · Camped on Feb 24, 2025 at Campsite #20
Joshua Tree is a special place and the Ryan Campground is one of our favorites. We love the scenery and the hiking trails. The rangers are friendly and helpful. We look forward to staying here again.
No Service
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Dec 16, 2024 at Campsite #20
Beautiful and quiet campground close to many attractions, which was perfect for me because I came in with an RV and didn't have a smaller vehicle. I was able to access the Ryan Ranch, hike Ryan Mountain and visit the Hall or Horrors on foot from the campsite.
No Service
@LuisTDFBAEA444 · Camped on Nov 18, 2024 at Campsite #20
A must if you are looking for a quiet time, the views are amazing, the restrooms are very clean, one of the best spots for camping.
No Service
@MichaelF110976 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #20
The sites in this area are right on top of each other. Way to close together
No Service
@CoralM2A9DDC01 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #20
Enjoyed our time at Ryan Campground. It was warm, but we enjoyed hiking in the area in the early AMs and late afternoons. Bring your own water. Bees in the bathrooms can be a problem, so make sure to close the lid and the door to the loo.
No Service
@YenChunC57685E · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #20
campsite is well maintained. each campground is pretty close by so not much privacy. easy to get potable water.
No Service
@KevinM8804744 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #20
Josh is just the best! Always peaceful, always a nice spot to recharge. The campground was clean and tidy. We love it, and will return again and again.
@BryanQ8D75A92D · Camped on May 12, 2024 at Campsite #20
Site 20 is way too close to 19 and others. Also, campers today tend to take over your space when they cram 3 vehicles worth of stuff into their 1 space. Some quiet in mid afternoon and night, but it's just constant chatter from all sides. Site is a steeply graded parking space.
Major Issues
@RickK622B2932F · Camped on Apr 3, 2024 at Campsite #20
Some of the camp sites are a little close to each other as was ours and many are out in the open, no trees or large boulders.
Some Coverage
@CathleenR3C22F · Camped on Jan 23, 2024 at Campsite #20
Generators. Camp host unavailable. No water but plenty of Generators. How do you get away from theses Generators?!
@Alexander40367 · Camped on Aug 25, 2023 at Campsite #20
The site is on the outer boundary of the campground with little/no shade cover during the day. I would recommend trying to get the sites across from this one if you want to be shaded by the jumbo rocks. This was my first time camping at Ryan and I will definitely be back again just at another site. During the afternoon, I hiked to Ryan Ranch and caught some great views. Really recommend hiking up to Ryan Mountain to see the sunrise.
Some Coverage
@SCOTTJ1075439 · Camped on Mar 13, 2023 at Campsite #20
Amazing site. Beautiful scenery.
@PaigeM2921201 · Camped on Dec 18, 2022 at Campsite #20
Great smaller campground in Joshua Tree!
No Service
@HollyB7680204 · Camped on Oct 11, 2022 at Campsite #20
I was in awe of Joshua Tree National Park. The trees and rock formations are beautiful. The park was easy to navigate. The bathrooms and campsites clean. The campsites are close to each other, but everyone minded their own business. Next time, I will pick a site closer to the large rocks. It was very quiet. No cell phone service.
No Service
@BastienM936EDB · Camped on May 15, 2022 at Campsite #20
Amazing campsite! Beautiful view. Probably our favorite one out of all the ones we went to during our trip!
No Service
@BENP8352155 · Camped on Feb 27, 2022 at Campsite #20
A number of more desirable sites remained empty, even though the campground was deemed to be full. We had to move to a different campground for the last night. Can the system be improved so that "no show" sites would become available? Anything you can do is appreciated.Thanks!
@CassieK7549839 · Camped on Feb 23, 2022 at Campsite #20
Lovely, quiet campground nearby to some nice hikes.
No Service
@EileenAN37B97C · Camped on Feb 21, 2022 at Campsite #20
We chose Ryan because its close to the California hike-bike trail. The trail is great although a little challenging in places for our electric bikes. A very cold wind dampened our enjoyment. It was too cold to sit at the picnic table or have a fire.
No Service
@MelanieS829936 · Camped on Dec 31, 2021 at Campsite #20
Beautiful setting, great hikes, and a lovely place to spend New Year's Eve.
No Service
@SarahH2673287 · Camped on Dec 6, 2021 at Campsite #20
Very beautiful campsite about 15 minutes from the west entrance. Had several beautiful rock formations and the campsite is right beside a trail. Super quiet at the beginning of December when I stayed.
No Service
@maryw3172749 · Camped on Feb 25, 2021 at Campsite #20
Site was too small for my RV to be comfortable in
No Service
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