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Published: Jan 12, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links

Ryan Campground - Joshua Tree National Park

The Ryan Campground is centrally located in Joshua Tree National Park along Park Boulevard. This campground is first to come first serve so you will want to plan to arrive early in the day especially if you are visiting during the busy season from October to May. There is no water at this campground so please plan accordingly and bring water with you.

Ryan Campground - Joshua Tree National Park

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  • Ryan Campground - Joshua Tree National Park
    • Campground Reservations
    • Campground Amenities
    • Ryan Campground Regulations
    • Photos of Ryan Campground

Number of Sites: 31, There are four sites designated equestrian sites

Campsite Cost: $15

Reservations: First-come, first-served

Reservations are required for the four equestrian sites. For horse camp reservations, call 760-367-5545.

Elevation: 4,300

Latitude/Longitude: 33.9830° N, 116.1548° W

RV Length: RVs and trailers length restrictions not to exceed 35 feet

Accessible Sites: No, There are no ADA accessible campsites in the Belle Campground. If you are looking to reserve an ADA accessible campsites please look into Jumbo Rocks Campground, site 122 and Black Rock Campground, site 61 which are ADA accessible.

Dump Station: No

Bear Boxes: No

Flush Toilets: No

Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am

Generators: Generator use is permitted only from 7–9 am, noon–2 pm, and 5–7 pm.

Pets Allowed: Yes, but they must be on a leash less than 6 feet

Amenities at each campsite: pit toilet, picnic tables, and fire grates. There is no water at this campground

Firewood: No

The maximum number of people in a campsite: Maximum of 6 people

The number of cars per campsite: 2 cars,  A vehicle towing a trailer, pop-up, tent trailer, or fifth wheel—or a motorhome towing a vehicle—is considered two vehicles.

Checkout time: 12pm (noon)

Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? No
Phone Number? N/A
Online? N/A
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? N/A
First Come, First Served?  Yes

Campground Amenities

Is wifi Available? No
Is cellular Phone Service Available? No
Is camp host available on site?
Is firewood available for purchase? No
Fire pit in the site? Yes
Picnic Table in the site? Yes
Bear Box in site/area? No
Potable Water? No

 

How to get to Ryan Campground

Ryan Campground is located off of Park Boulevard.

The campground is 17 miles from the town of Joshua Tree and 18 miles from Twentynine Palms.

Ryan Campground Regulations

There is no overflow parking and not all campsites accommodate 2 vehicles.

There is a 30-day camping limit each year. Only 14 of these nights may take place from October-May.

Campsites left vacant for 24 hours will be treated as vacant.

No slacklines in campgrounds.

Food must be stored securely where wildlife cannot get to it.

 

Photos of Ryan Campground

Ryan Campground Map

Ryan Campground Equestrian Campground

Ryan Campground Site 2

Ryan Campground Site 4

Ryan Campground Site 6

Ryan Campground Site 15

Check out all of the Joshua Tree National Park Camping options, there are 9 campgrounds to choose from.

Check out all of our Joshua Tree National Park articles for more help in planning an epic trip! 

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