Joshua Tree National Park26
Campsite #26 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #26
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
4/26
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 (24)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 75% |
| 4 star | | 13% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@MadisonW817980 · Camped on Feb 20, 2026 at Campsite #26
Had a great stay! The tent areas on the site were pretty rocky so it was hard to get comfortable, but other than that it was great. Nice site, short walk to bathroom/dumpster but not close enough for the smell.
@StephenG136341 · Camped on Feb 2, 2026 at Campsite #26
My wife and I flew from Minneapolis to camp at Ryan Campground. We had a great experience. The location gave us easy access to great hiking, amazing scenery, and running trails at our doorstep. The stars and sounds of coyotes at night were amazing as are the silhouettes of Joshua trees in the moonlight. The reservation system was convenient and when we needed to make a change, the staff we talked to by phone were very helpful. A great experience. Thank you Unites States for providing this shared resource for us all to enjoy. May we continue to preserve the amazing shared natural resources we have and take care of them for generations to come to enjoy. Our greatest asset for the world to see is our willingness to make America accessible to each other and our global neighbors. Keep up the good work!!!!!
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@GangH668142702 · Camped on Jan 20, 2026 at Campsite #26
This was my first visit, I was very impressed. Campsite had restrooms nearby, and the surrounding were very quiet,making it perfect for relaxing.There are also many beautiful hiking trails in the area, would be very satisfying for hiking enthusiasts.The Ryan Mountain Trail is particularly impressive and I highly recommend it.
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@ScottM5484435 · Camped on Sep 13, 2025 at Campsite #26
Great place to camp. Clean and well maintained
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@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.
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@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.
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@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!
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@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 Iām 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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@TomH4673678 · Camped on Mar 22, 2023 at Campsite #26
Great place. Not a big campground, which we like, but plenty of space for each site. Very peaceful when we were there. Clean toilets. Nice to have recycling onsite. Friendly camp host. Some nice trails straight from the campground. Would definitely camp here again.
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@DanT5496337 · Camped on Nov 29, 2022 at Campsite #26
Great location overall. Weather was cooperative and campground was clean.
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@DanielH5239181 · Camped on Oct 3, 2022 at Campsite #26
Great Park! Beautiful, peaceful. Will definitely go back.
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@margaretl93123 · Camped on Jul 17, 2022 at Campsite #26
Very beautiful. Campground is very nice, in the center of the park. We were there in July and one of 3 in the camp area.
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@ZacharyP673946 · Camped on Apr 22, 2022 at Campsite #26
Very convenient campground for bouldering; there are several popular boulders in the campground itself and the Headstone Boulder area is a 5 minute walk away.
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@PaulP7190708 · Camped on Apr 2, 2022 at Campsite #26
Where are the rangers? A large group of campers were playing music in a nearby cave from Saturday evening to Sunday morning. They were calling it a rave cave. The cave was in the direction of Ryans ranch next to Headstone Rock. Loud music and bright lights throughout the night. I understand if they want to party, but past midnight is unacceptable in my opinion. Are rangers on patrol during this time? Do they enforce quiet time after 10pm?
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@KristinB130134 · Camped on Nov 11, 2021 at Campsite #26
Clean sites, helpful staff- a great place to camp!
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@SofiaBCE2DE2F0 · Camped on Oct 28, 2021 at Campsite #26
Awesome campground and beautiful views
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@ZacharyS971183 · Camped on Oct 19, 2021 at Campsite #26
Loved this campground. Well maintained, quiet, and our neighbors were incredibly friendly! We drove over and hiked up the Ryan Mountain trail (not to be confused with the Ryan Ranch trail - learn from our mista... our *detour*). Beautiful views! Great time all around!
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@michaelk687828 · Camped on May 23, 2021 at Campsite #26
Nice campground. As advertised, no water. Only complaint: most of the campsite drives are pull-in, not back-in. I had to drive the wrong way on a one-way road to back my trailer in upon arrival and pull out when we left.
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@MeganO5BE15727 · Camped on May 9, 2021 at Campsite #26
Ryan Campground is a small beautiful spot in the National Park. It is close to most all the sites. There is a hiking trail from the campground. The pit toilets were clean. My only complaint is the campground is isolated enough that you really have to drive to see anything. I had my dog with me, so we could only walk on both paved and unpaved roads, to which I had to pack up my RV and drive. One more: no cell phone service, which was not a surprise since it is advertised when I made the reservation. Ryan Campground is a good spot to camp for a central location to drive around the park.
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@LuisaGB000AC01 · Camped on Mar 2, 2021 at Campsite #26
This is perhaps the best of all campgrounds in the park. The facilities were always clean and organized. The directions to trails are clear and well identified. I visited at the beginning of March and the mornings were very cold, we had some snow during the day and frost in the mornings, so it's good getting prepared for that, specially in Ryan Campground, other camping areas are more exposed and get more sun.
@CierraL705E17E · Camped on Feb 17, 2021 at Campsite #26
Great location for climbing on the east side of the park, a stones throw away from the headstone and close to hall of horrors, Mount Ryan and pinto basin climbs! Less crowded and quieter than hidden valley! Also very clean restrooms! Wonderful place to watch the sunset as well!
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