Ryan Campground
Joshua Tree National Park — hiking
Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, CA
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (789 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Ryan Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known. In close proximity to many boulders and rock formations, it is a popular camping location for families with kids.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ryan-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Ryan Campground offers family-friendly camping amid Joshua Tree National Park's iconic steep rock formations, with a 4.8/5 rating from 181 Google reviews. Popular for rock climbing, hiking, and wildlife viewing with access to trailheads at the campground.
Wildlife alert: Desert Cottontail, Western Bobcat, California Chipmunk, Pallid Bat, American Goshawk, Bell's Sparrow, Ground Snake, Great Basin Fence Lizard, and Western Side-blotched Lizard documented within 8km
Insider tips for Ryan Campground: Fill water containers before arriving - no water available at campground Book reservations early as this is one of four park campgrounds requiring year-round reservations Pit toilets are maintained with adequate toilet paper supply
Skip Ryan Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require potable water on-site - bring self-contained unit or fill water before arrival. You prefer modern facilities over pit toilets.
Best time to visit Ryan Campground: Year-round — Year-round operation with warm, dry winters attracting travelers.
Nearby campgrounds: Sheep Pass Group (Twentynine Palms, CA), Jumbo Rocks Campground — Joshua Tree National Park (Twentynine Palms, CA), Indian Cove Group (Twentynine Palms, CA), Indian Cove Campground (Twentynine Palms, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ryan Campground
Cell signal at Ryan Campground (TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Ryan Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known. In close proximity to many boulders and rock formations, it is a popular camping location for families with kids.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFill water containers before arriving - no water available at campground
Book reservations early as this is one of four park campgrounds requiring year-round reservations
Pit toilets are maintained with adequate toilet paper supply
Year-round operation with warm, dry winters attracting travelers
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Driving Directions Take Interstate 10 to State Highway 62. Turn south on Park Blvd. Continue 5 miles to the West Entrance; Ryan is approximately 11 miles from the entrance. If coming from the east, taking Interstate10, take the Desert Center exit north onto State Highway 177. Continue on State Highway 177 turning west onto State Highway 62 to Twentynine Palms. Turn south on Utah Trail. Continue 3.5 miles to the North Entrance. Ryan is approximately 13 miles from the entrance.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Joshua Tree National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Joshua Tree National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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