Joshua Tree National Park26
Campsite #26 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$20
Campsite #26
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
5/28
6/3
Campsite #26 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (6)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 67% |
| 4 star | | 17% |
| 3 star | | 17% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@emilya4A589EF8 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #26
Great camp site. Well spaced out. Perfect for star gazing. Well kept and clean. Close to central trails.
@CobyHF9FC54C1F · Camped on Dec 11, 2024 at Campsite #26
Clean and in Joshua Tree. Had to hear a couple of generators instead of the wonderful silence that the desert offers, but people these days need there electricity for their machines, but not much to do about that.
@HaileyYF58B2F8 · Camped on Feb 24, 2024 at Campsite #26
This campsite is right next to multiple rock climbing spots, where you can boulder, free solo, or traditionally climb. It also has close access to multiple trailheads including one headed to the Lost Horse Mine. The spots each have a table and fire pit and are a respectable distance from each other. The toilets were in great shape and were stocked with plenty of toilet paper. 10/10 recommend!
@AlexS0202EB03C · Camped on Jul 2, 2023 at Campsite #26
Ryan campground is an amazing site. The space is incredible and big enough for one person or group of people. It is very easy to find and well located within the park. I highly recommend Ryan!
@BrittanyC20663 · Camped on May 14, 2023 at Campsite #26
We stayed at site 26A and it was perfect for our family of 7. Almost completely flat and clear by the rocks where our kids enjoyed exploring. Easy enough round trip hike to Ryan Ranch from this site for all ages. You can see part of the ruins from the campsite. Only down side was camping right next to an EXTREMELY loud group who stayed up talking obnoxiously loud until almost 11 pm with no park rangers there to help shut it down.
@JosephP4482456 · Camped on May 5, 2023 at Campsite #26
We checked in late in the evening after most everyone was asleep. Our campsite was more or less easy to find as it was a full moon with zero cloud cover. The amount of pit toilets was substantial and the lower number of campsites was ideal; kids screaming at 6am on the dot was not thought I’m afraid, but that can happen everywhere. Most people were still cognizant of others, but a few decided that they were the only ones using the campground and decided that they wanted to make a bunch of racket just as soon as the sun rose. The campsite was clean and well organized. The boulders and juniper helped to separate the spaces between campsites. No problem finding flat ground to sleep on. Would camp here again, but would probably shoot for more of the off season. Negatives aside it was like waking up in a dream. I am from the Great Basin and the flora and fauna, although familiar lent an air of otherworldliness to the site as did the whole park entirely. We will be back.
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