Ryan Campground
Indio Hills, California · 4,321 ft · In Joshua Tree National Park
Photos: NPS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,321 ft (1,317 m)4,321 ft1,317 m
Sites30
Ryan Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 6 people32 ft
- 02Standard · up to 6 people16 ft
- 03Standard · up to 6 people18 ft
- 04Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 05Standard · up to 6 people32 ft
- 06Standard · up to 4 people20 ft
- 07Standard · up to 4 people16 ft
- 08Standard · up to 6 people23 ft
- 09Standard · up to 6 people20 ft
- 10Standard · up to 4 people20 ft
Showing 10 of 30 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 7 staff entries left out.
Other campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park 9
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Sheep Pass CampgroundCampground · facts not yet known2.3 mi
- Hidden Valley Campground44 sites · $12.50–$25 a night2.4 mi
- Jumbo Rocks Campground124 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov5.3 mi
- Indian Cove Campground2 loops · Group Area and Indian Cove Campground · 101 sites · $35 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov7.6 mi
- Belle Campground18 sites · $12.50–$25 a night7.8 mi
- White Tank Campground15 sites · $12.50–$25 a night7.9 mi
Also in the park: 9 group areas · 15 backcountry and High Sierra camps
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From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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Overview
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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. Ryan Campground is one of four campgrounds in the park that requires reservations year-round. To get the most out of your visit Plan Like a Park Ranger
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Ryan Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny56°39°
- WedSunny64°45°
- ThuSunny66°47°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain69°47°
- SatSunny67°46°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Tortoise Rock Casino
Overnight Parking · 11 mi · Twentynine Palms
Camp site
Dispersed · 13 mi · Twentynine Palms
BLM Dispersed Camping Area for JNP
Campground · 13 mi · Twentynine Palms
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 4.9 mi
National Park Service Site 14
Twentynine Palms, CA · On National Park Service land · Joshua Tree National Park
- 5.2 mi
National Park Service Site 13
Twentynine Palms, CA · On National Park Service land · Joshua Tree National Park
- 5.8 mi
National Park Service Site 12
Twentynine Palms, CA · On National Park Service land · Joshua Tree National Park
- 6.1 mi
National Park Service Site 11
Twentynine Palms, CA · On National Park Service land · Joshua Tree National Park
- 6.4 mi
National Park Service Site 10
Twentynine Palms, CA · On National Park Service land · Joshua Tree National Park
- 7.3 mi
National Park Service Site 8
Twentynine Palms, CA · On National Park Service land · Joshua Tree National Park
Location and contact
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