Joshua Tree National Park25
Campsite #25 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #25
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 1 | weak |
2/5
4/26
Campsite #25 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (20)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 75% |
| 4 star | | 10% |
| 3 star | | 5% |
| 2 star | | 5% |
| 1 star | | 5% |
@DavidP3257927 · Camped on Oct 28, 2025 at Campsite #25
The campsite was fine. The bathrooms were in ok shape. The problem was the campers arriving well after reasonable hours and continuously opening and closing their car doors. Bright headlights pointing every which way. No courtesy at all for those asleep or stargazing. This happened well into the middle of the night. Camping here is not worth it anymore. Not one ranger in sight the whole time. This park continues to be more poorly managed each year. At least the trash trucks woke every one up at 7am.
No Service
@EdwardH6583493 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #25
Quiet with awesome scenery. There are trails. Overall great experience
No Service
@Christoph644F9 · Camped on Mar 7, 2025 at Campsite #25
Great spot, great host. Spacious spots and quiet campground.
No Service
@lauram1165586 · Camped on Feb 19, 2025 at Campsite #25
Thank you National Park Service staff for your dedication and hard work, in these uncertain times for the future of our beloved national parks. You all are our heroes.
Some Coverage
@NathanD4550007 · Camped on Nov 12, 2024 at Campsite #25
Grounds were in excellent condition, and restrooms well maintained. Highly recommend checking out Keys View nearby. Ground can be hard, so bring a mallet for tent stakes.
No Service
@CarmeloC7DBDEE · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #25
Simply good.A wonderful evening and a stupendous nightCamp is well kept and toilet are outstandingly good and clean
@Christine51679 · Camped on Mar 16, 2024 at Campsite #25
Campsites are large and spaced well apart. Stunning scenery. We were in site 25 which felt very private. The sites nearer the entrance may be busier since they butt up against rocks that many climbers use. There are also a few great easy trails right from the campground. Loved Ryan Campground, will definitely stay again.
No Service
@KatrinKDCB5182 · Camped on Nov 16, 2023 at Campsite #25
Beautiful campground.
@TaylorTA5743DB · Camped on Mar 19, 2023 at Campsite #25
Four guys were squatting in my campsite when I arrived at 8:30 PM on my check-in date. I had to convince them to leave because they had no right to be there. Two days later my tent was stolen from my campsite while I was away climbing on the rocks. There was no camp host that I could see monitoring the campsites or visitors, no one to report the incident to even at the west gate. When I called the park after I got home, I couldnt talk to a person but ended up having to leave a message. That was very humiliating. The lack of oversight at Ryan campground is a disgrace and not worth the price of admission.
@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Mar 11, 2023 at Campsite #25
Nice spot. Was bigger than I expected
No Service
@Samanthac24979 · Camped on Dec 8, 2022 at Campsite #25
I have stay at this campground previously. I choose to stay here this time because it is centrally located to hikes I wanted to do in the park that required minimal driving from the campground.
No Service
@meaganh3036558 · Camped on Sep 30, 2022 at Campsite #25
Great location! Very central in the park, great site to be close to the rocks and the Joshua trees. Great bathrooms and locking trash cans. Beautiful, beautiful night sky viewing. Going again very soon!
No Service
@TimD6087971 · Camped on Apr 22, 2022 at Campsite #25
Ryan campground is a great, quiet space. There is not as much shade as Jumbo Rocks and some of the spaces are smaller. Please note, if you are allergic, the bathrooms all host aggressive bees. There are signs posted on the bathroom doors.
No Service
@SteveC5760416 · Camped on Mar 10, 2022 at Campsite #25
Everything went smoothly. Site was empty when I showed up. Clean. Restroom was maintained. Great to see recycling containers next to trash containers.Camp host made his rounds & made sure reservations were enforced.Good stay.
No Service
@BrookLDF0DD7AA · Camped on Dec 14, 2021 at Campsite #25
Great place to camp, much quieter than some of the other campgrounds
No Service
@DanielH5239181 · Camped on May 18, 2021 at Campsite #25
Amazing campground. Clean, beautiful! Close to many great hikes!
No Service
@LisaL2148259 · Camped on May 16, 2021 at Campsite #25
we had a great time camping during the week- everyone was quiet and respectful, you can hike out the ryan ranch and see the stars, and there are some pretty good hikes nearby since you are fairly deep in the park
No Service
@HilarioR611998 · Camped on Apr 25, 2021 at Campsite #25
Great spot plenty of space. No share on hot Sunny days
No Service
@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Apr 8, 2021 at Campsite #25
Very nice campground. Glad they are now using reservations, it used to be walk-ups which was hit or miss. Great location for hikes or rock scrambling.
No Service
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