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Ryan Campground

Joshua Tree National Park

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Wed, Jul 22

27

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Thu, Jul 23

27

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Fri, Jul 24

25

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Sat, Jul 25

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Sun, Jul 26

25

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Mon, Jul 27

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Tue, Jul 28

27

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Wed, Jul 29

28

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Thu, Jul 30

27

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Fri, Jul 31

26

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Sat, Aug 1

25

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Sun, Aug 2

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Mon, Aug 3

28

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Tue, Aug 4

28

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Ryan is at an elevation around 4,400 feet. This small facility has 31 individual tent and limited RV campsites. Campsites are nestled on a flat, sandy surface between large boulders that tower in unique shapes over the campground and rise up from the otherwise uniform desert landscape.

max Stay

30 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

This small facility has 31 individual tent and limited RV campsites. There are no hookups or drinking water in the campground, however the town of Twentynine Palms is 17 miles away and provides basic amenities. The park allows six people and two vehicles per site, however, some sites are small and may not accommodate the maximum number of people and vehicles. See site details for specifics.

Natural Features

Campsites are nestled on a flat, sandy surface between large boulders that tower in unique shapes over the campground and rise up from the otherwise uniform desert landscape. The rocks were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago and have been exposed and shaped by wind and water over time. They brighten with soft pastel hues during the morning and evening sunlight and low with campfire light by night. Visitors may want to keep their eyes out for typical desert inhabitants such as lizards, rattlesnakes, scorpions, ravens, squirrels and desert tarantulas during the cooler months of the year. Bobcats and mountain lions do live in the park, however they are rarely seen near humans.

Recreation

Several hiking trails also leave from the campground. There are plenty of rocks and Ryan Mountain to explore outside the facility. Clear desert skies are perfect for star-gazing.

Nearby Attractions

Cap Rock, Ryan Mountain, and Hidden Valley

Important notices

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more!
Reservations are required year round and can be made the same day or up to 6 months in advance.
No-Shows Overnight Facilities: A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out (noon) time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (noon) on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite. *Note: the entire reservation will be cancelled for no-shows.
Please call 760-367-5554 for information.

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Common questions

Is Ryan Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 22. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Ryan Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.