Campsite #21 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Campsite #21

13 reviews
Walk-In 6 people
18 ft Back-In
2 good
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Campsite #21 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (13)

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@AndreaR8487660 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #21
Really beautiful and quiet campplace.
@JaimeEF48B7AA4 · Camped on Oct 13, 2024 at Campsite #21
Pit Toilets were very vlean and well maintained. Had a great time.
T-Mobile
No Service
@LanceP28649280 · Camped on Feb 16, 2024 at Campsite #21
The campsite was quite spacious. More than enough space to set up our own table and large tent. For larger families you could set up 2 tents without feeling crowded. There are cool rock formations nearby which allowed the kids (6 & 5) to explore without worry. The restrooms were clean and located just a short distance away.
T-Mobile
No Service
@AnnaM2451476 · Camped on Apr 7, 2023 at Campsite #21
Beautiful views. Camp host very helpful with recommendations.
@MattC3329284 · Camped on Oct 2, 2022 at Campsite #21
This was a great campsite, it was bigger than I expected with flat ground for the tent near the parking spot. The camp site was in shade in the afternoon. The kiddo loved playing and climbing on the rocks that the site was up against. It was also near the pit toilet and the trash bin. We had a wonderful time at this site, I'd book this site again!
AT&T
No Service
@DebbieR5838287 · Camped on Apr 12, 2022 at Campsite #21
This is a beautiful location. It was very windy for our visit.
Verizon
No Service
@AngelaC1480345 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #21
The sites are very clean and well kept. The bathrooms are very clean and never smell. Would definitely recommend staying at this campground.
Verizon
Excellent
@AnnaS8128034 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #21
Came for the Perseid Meteor Shower. Amazing!! This is the best campground in jtree. But, def look at the photos of the sites and pick wisely depending on the experience you want.
AT&T
No Service
@ClaudiaD22B2FE · Camped on Feb 21, 2021 at Campsite #21
The Ryan Campground offers many climbing options. We didn't know that, so if you want more privacy, that is not a good option. There were many climbers coming to the rocks next to our camp. If you are a climber, I guess it's the perfect spot.Temperature drops fast after the sun goes down. So bring your firewood and be prepared for a cold night.The camp is well maintained, clean bathrooms and many trash bins (recycle, organic and propane).
T-Mobile
No Service
@JenniferK63850 · Camped on Feb 12, 2021 at Campsite #21
Clean bathroom. Good picnic bench and fire pit. Space for car parking. Tent space and rocks to climb.
Verizon
No Service
@WALTERL5329817 · Camped on Feb 8, 2021 at Campsite #21
Overcrowded and no privacy.
@SkylerOD8B9357 · Camped on Feb 7, 2021 at Campsite #21
Two things I care about in a campground- not the absolute dirtiest toilets- and relative quiet. Ryan campground has well cared-for facilities, spacious sites, and there are walkable trails leading out into the desert. Cant really ask for much more out of a campground. And cheap prices compared to most places.
Verizon
No Service
@RussB5321576 · Camped on Nov 2, 2020 at Campsite #21
excellent!
AT&T
No Service

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