Joshua Tree National Park30
Campsite #30 at Ryan Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$30
Campsite #30
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 20 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | poor |
2/18
4/15
Campsite #30 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 36% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RoseanneC0FF6C · Camped on Feb 24, 2026 at Campsite #30
This is a lovely small campground, with easy access to several good hikes -- especially Ryan Mountain.
@TaylorO80528C0 · Camped on Feb 13, 2026 at Campsite #30
Fun camp next to some cool rocks, stars are amazing at night. Latrine is clean and doesnt stink. Fire pit and grill were both clean.
@JulieH3977949 · Camped on Jan 16, 2026 at Campsite #30
Bathrooms were clean. No water. People pick up your trash and observe quiet hours.
No Service
@JosephH2807051 · Camped on Jan 13, 2026 at Campsite #30
The campsite was very clean and quiet. I loved the scenery and experience the stars at night. Amazing campsite.
No Service
@JazielynMBE106 · Camped on Dec 31, 2025 at Campsite #30
Campsite 30 was right next to the bathrooms and had a private campfire in a hidden area behind some rocks, the only think is if you have a a big truck, you may not fit in parking space for this site.
@LokeshRDFC7E0C · Camped on Aug 31, 2025 at Campsite #30
Clear Instructions, Neat and Organized place. Parking available and can park next to campsites. Restroom is clean.
@VictorB609ACB2 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #30
The Ryan Campground was well maintained and clean. The camp host made sure everyone enjoyed quiet and the night skies. I would recommend visitors to explore the park at night and respect others that enjoy the stars in the dark.Thank You!
No Service
@RoseannaB05C1C · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #30
Great campsite Joshua tree is spectacular!!
@RishaM342008A8 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #30
Great campground, nice big rock for scrambling in the middle. No water, but pit toilets were well maintained.
Major Issues
@SalvatoreD5F58 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #30
Nice spot
@SalvatoreD5F58 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #30
Nice spot, just a bit too close to neighbors for me.
@SarahPB47B2AAA · Camped on Jan 30, 2024 at Campsite #30
Campground and facilities were very well maintained. This location is a great spot for meandering around the Ryan Ranch area, and an easy walk to great sunset views. However, the online campground map that I referenced for my reservation was not accurate. The map showed site #30 on the outside of the campground loop, and with only one neighboring site (which were the reasons why I chose that particular site). When actually site #30 is on the inside of the loop, between sites #29 and #31(the camp host site).
@Elizabeth38460 · Camped on Dec 28, 2023 at Campsite #30
Very climber-specific campground-expect your site to be walked thru often! The pit toilets are clean. You can hike to the lost horse mine loop (2.2 miles) directly from the campground. In the winter it is colder than the posted temperatures by NPS.
No Service
@GustavoRF4D0B0 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #30
Excelling comping space and the bathroom. Very close to my space. Excellent I recommend it. Thank you so much.
@TravisL7227390 · Camped on Apr 18, 2023 at Campsite #30
The firepit was tucked between rocks which made for a nice and cozy experience when the wind picked up in the evening. The large rocks immediately behind the site where fun for the family to climb up where you could get some great views of the surrounding area and of the sunset. The campsite is very close to the trailheads that leads to the nearby abandoned Ryan Ranch and Mountains.
No Service
@DevinM2568DB8C · Camped on Feb 1, 2023 at Campsite #30
Absolutely gorgeous spot with campsites tucked among the rocks!
No Service
@JohnA1386005 · Camped on Jan 29, 2023 at Campsite #30
Great place to camp and centrally located in the park. Highly recommend!
No Service
@CassandraA8DA5 · Camped on Jan 9, 2023 at Campsite #30
Staying at Ryan Campground was magical. Great sites nestled in the rocks with great access to the park. One BIG downside was the generator which ran all night and day two sites over.
No Service
@DavidZ2568952 · Camped on Oct 7, 2022 at Campsite #30
Amazing campground, great mix of rock formations and Joshua trees
No Service
@jefft6301969 · Camped on Jul 28, 2022 at Campsite #30
Perfect for our needs... very beautiful!
@XanderX83B1364 · Camped on Jul 7, 2022 at Campsite #30
The campground is very easy to access and its very clean.
@angelam2585372 · Camped on Apr 21, 2022 at Campsite #30
Really nice campground. Most campers here seem to be quiet and considerate of their neighbors. Campgrounds are not spaced too closely together. Bathrooms are vault toilets put pretty clean. Might be nice to get hand sanitizer dispensers installed outside the bathrooms as many national parks are now doing. Watch out for the ravens! They will peck at your plastic water dispensers and make holes in them, and they will fly away with anything colorful or interesting left out on your tables. The coyotes howling at night is amazing.
No Service
@CamilD9A14007A · Camped on Mar 18, 2022 at Campsite #30
Outhouse was very clean and well-stocked with toilet paper. (Heads up: No hand sanitizer and of course no running water, so bring your own.) Campsite 30, A was quite roomy and right across outhouse. Parking spot could only fit 1 SUV comfortably (too short for RV), but site had enough room for at least 3 tents. Had a fire pit, picnic table, and decent privacy in the form of boulders blocking view from adjacent sites. Would definitely recommend!
No Service
@ensleymBBBE97F · Camped on Dec 19, 2021 at Campsite #30
Love love love this campground. Easy to find and in the middle of the park.
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