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Joshua Tree National Park

Ryan

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Joshua trees below a cluster of large boulders

Campground & surroundings · Photo via Recreation.gov

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California deserts

A smaller Joshua Tree camping area between desert boulders, with nearby trails and views toward Ryan Mountain.

  • Boulder desert
  • Hiking
  • Stargazing

4.52 / 5

843 campground ratings

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No drinking water or hookups; RV camping is limited.

Details & sources

Highlights

  • Hiking trails leave from the campground
  • Desert skies for stargazing

Boulder desert · Hiking · Stargazing

Recreation.gov campground rating · Checked Oct 14, 2026. Ratings describe the campground, not individual sites.

Photos may show different seasons or surrounding scenery. Descriptions come from the official guides below; current closures and facilities can change.

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Responses may be reused for up to 5 minutes; Check again requests an update. A site is not held until you book.

Available means confirmed for every selected night. Missing, unreleased and first-come dates remain unknown.

Seasons & nearby essentials
Weather & overnight temperatures

Local forecast

When to go & what to expect

Joshua Tree park-wide planning. Seasonal guidance is general; it does not confirm campground opening dates.

  • Spring: plan for crowds

    Spring and holidays are the busiest periods. Weather can change quickly, including wind, rain and cold.

  • Summer: extreme heat

    The park warns of serious summer heat. Compare the forecast for your campground before choosing dates.

  • Winter: cold is possible

    Freezing conditions and snow can occur. Conditions differ with elevation and location within the park.

Sources checked 2026-10-14: NPS trip essentials; NPS local weather.

Groceries, showers & supplies

NPS lists no grocery stores, restaurants or gas stations inside the park. Bring your food, water and supplies; check campground-specific water information.

Campground facilities & nearby services

Official setting & visitor guideGuide checked 2026-10-14

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Campground mapDefault priorities scores use the same circular pins, with pale to strong color halos and numeric labels. Pins show site numbers when there is room. Small badges 1, 2 and 3 match the list ranking for these filters. Choose dates to check openings Bold rings mark the selected site; a separate dashed outer ring marks keyboard focus. Slashed circles do not fit the default tent setup. WC marks restrooms. Use plus and minus to zoom, arrow keys to move, or choose Move map to drag and pinch on a touchscreen.Site 01, loop A, default match score 64 out of 100, Good match, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 29, loop A, default match score 63 out of 100, Good match, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 15, loop A, default match score 62 out of 100, Good match, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 11, loop A, default match score 61 out of 100, Good match, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 28, loop A, default match score 60 out of 100, Good match, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 14, loop A, default match score 59 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 18, loop A, default match score 59 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 24, loop A, default match score 59 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 17, loop A, default match score 56 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 10, loop A, default match score 55 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 16, loop A, default match score 55 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 25, loop A, default match score 55 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 04, loop A, default match score 54 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 02, loop A, default match score 52 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 27, loop A, default match score 51 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 13, loop A, default match score 50 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 19, loop A, default match score 49 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 22, loop A, default match score 49 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 03, loop A, default match score 48 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 06, loop A, default match score 48 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 09, loop A, default match score 48 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 21, loop A, default match score 48 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 23, loop A, default match score 48 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 12, loop A, default match score 46 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 08, loop A, default match score 43 out of 100, Some trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 07, loop A, default match score 39 out of 100, More trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 20, loop A, default match score 38 out of 100, More trade-offs, evidence for 3 of 5 preferencesSite 05, loop A, 05 1, default match score 76 out of 100, Good match, evidence for 3 of 5 preferences, rank 1 in the list Site 30, loop A, 30 2, default match score 76 out of 100, Good match, evidence for 3 of 5 preferences, rank 2 in the list Site 26, loop A, 26 3, default match score 66 out of 100, Good match, evidence for 3 of 5 preferences, rank 3 in the list 1.0×
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