Joshua Tree National Park29
Campsite #29 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #29
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 18 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/18
4/29
Campsite #29 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 80% |
| 4 star | | 4% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@JeffDM0702CF59 · Camped on Feb 25, 2026 at Campsite #29
Great time.
@scotts8955128 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #29
Great campsite! The rocks protected the site from the wind and were fun to climb on. The vault toilet is close byyou might a get a whiff of it every now and then but it wasnt overwhelming. There are some nice trails nearby, too.
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@MichaelO624286 · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #29
Beautiful landscape amazing sunset, and very clean campground
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@MaurizioGE450F · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #29
Good central location, clean campsite with BBQ, fire pit & table. NO WATER !!
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@BobA6894347 · Camped on Feb 12, 2025 at Campsite #29
Amazing campground. Sites are large and well spaced. Bathrooms are kept clean. Most site get lots of sun, which was perfect for camping in February, but probably not so good when the temperatures get hot.Good climbing and hiking nearby.
@ZaneF3BB4E61DB · Camped on Feb 4, 2025 at Campsite #29
Such a cool campsite with loads of neat boulders to scramble around, and cool trails close by.
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@KatieP1529753 · Camped on Dec 30, 2024 at Campsite #29
Beautiful site (#29), plenty of room for our 2 two-person tents. Great central location in park. Campsite hosts were very nice. Would definitely book again.
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@BrijeshP9B4D4E · Camped on Oct 26, 2023 at Campsite #29
Nice small camp site that butts against some boulders which you can easily scramble up on. The hill nearby blocks out the view of the early morning sunrise but we saw the sun soon enough.
@AustinD8116869 · Camped on Mar 22, 2023 at Campsite #29
Incredible place - will be back. The climbers walking through your site like they owned the place was annoying but you get used to it after the second group does it lol. Just a like “hey” we’re going to hit the boulder for a bit just to have some courtesy would make more sense. Regardless the site was awesome. My only feed back would be slightly later quiet hours. 10 is super early - at least an 11:30 or 12 would be ideal.
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@BrianT1694442 · Camped on Jan 20, 2023 at Campsite #29
Ryan cg is prime Jtree. Good view of the headstone and good climbing nearby… site 28 is awesome
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@BrianT1694442 · Camped on Jan 20, 2023 at Campsite #29
Ryan cg is prime Jtree. Good view of the headstone and good climbing nearby site 28 is awesome
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@CarmenL2942034 · Camped on Jan 2, 2023 at Campsite #29
The site was beautiful, the rocks served a beautifully natural backdrop. The trails were convenient & lovely. Bathrooms were clean and stocked with enough toilet paper.
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@SCrawfor6CB197 · Camped on Jan 1, 2023 at Campsite #29
Wonderful campground with sites nestled up against two large rocky outcrops. Each with a table, fire pit, and grill pit. The rocks and brush provide some privacy from the neighbouring sites. Would definitely visit again!
@RoyalD50F9D450 · Camped on Dec 26, 2022 at Campsite #29
Beautiful campground and the park in general was fantastic. Few things of concern, the campground host was AWOL the entire time we were there. We had to kick out squatters when we arrived and there were other people trying to take other people's campsites later in the evening. This is a popular place for rock climbers which is all fine and good but they had little respect for the campers often loitering in people's campsites while they were gone and being disruptive. Keep all your valuables locked in your car at all times. The park is woefully understaffed and I feel bad for the park rangers.
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@elizabeth60559 · Camped on Nov 25, 2022 at Campsite #29
When we arrived at our spot, people had taken it. They had a camper van, multiple tents and were very established like they had been there. We asked around but they were no where to be found so park staff couldnt even get them to leave. Thankfully the LEO and camp hosts at Jumbo Rock were able to give us a different site. It was not as nice as the site I had reserved but at least we had somewhere to camp. Thank you to LEO Jaren and the camp hosts.
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@SCOTTE9484100 · Camped on Oct 19, 2022 at Campsite #29
Great campsites with easy access to climbing
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@HeidiE833D5C3E · Camped on Oct 18, 2022 at Campsite #29
Wonderfull campground, with plenty of toilets available. We stayed at spot 29 (A) , which ment we got the morning sun, but were in the shade when we arrived at 5 pm, but an easy climb up the rock behind us gave us the most beautiful sunset and evening sun un there.
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@FrederikKD2A15 · Camped on Jul 11, 2022 at Campsite #29
very remote
@CoralRD5ACE6E5 · Camped on Mar 21, 2022 at Campsite #29
Great campsite! We hiked the Big Trees trail right from it. Lots to see. Lost Palms Oasis is also another great hike. Toilets were clean and well stocked. They even have a propane recycling bin
@MIKEH4414321 · Camped on Mar 15, 2022 at Campsite #29
Ryan camp ground was my preferred of the two grounds we camped. The proximity of your vehicle to your tent and camping area was ideal and it did not feel crowded. Your Neighbores are close but the other campers were respectful with their noise levels. Overall a great experience and would definitely book this campground again.
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@KennethR295800 · Camped on Dec 15, 2021 at Campsite #29
Excellent campground host. He worked to make sure everyone was enjoying their time and that nobody had a harmful impact on others in the campground. The lack of cell service anywhere near the campground makes the on-line only process of taking available campsites impossible. Even though campsites for many days were impossible to reserve ahead of time, many campsites went unused because of cancellations. Campsites in national parks are a valuable asset that is largely paid for by the public. Campers would better served by having a better system in place and well communicated for cancellations in the few days leading up to the use date.
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@MattC3329284 · Camped on Dec 5, 2021 at Campsite #29
Nice campsites among the large rocks, easily accessible pit toilets, and near a lot of trailheads
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@EstellaE0C961D · Camped on May 25, 2021 at Campsite #29
First time staying at this campground and it was a blast. Very different than the experience you would get at Jumbo Rocks - a bit more secluded even if another site is right next to yours. This was the perfect spot to explore the majority of the park and I love its proximity to hiking and exploring at Hall of Horrors and Ryan Mountain.
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@EstellaE0C961D · Camped on May 25, 2021 at Campsite #29
First time staying at this campground and it was a blast. Very different than the experience you would get at Jumbo Rocks - a bit more secluded even if another site is right next to yours. This was the perfect spot to explore the majority of the park and I love its proximity to hiking and exploring at Hall of Horrors and Ryan Mountain.
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