contact-details

  • Phone Number: 760-367-3001 Voice

  • Email Address: jotr_info@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Cost: 30.00
Description: A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle. Title: Ryan Individual Campsite
Cost: 30.00
Description: Reservations are required for horse campsites. There are 4 horse sites available. Title: Ryan Horse Site
Cost: 5.00
Description: Sites 32A, 32B and 32C are for bicyclist, first-come, first-served. Three people max and no parking for support vehicles. Title: Ryan Bicycle Sites
Cost: 15.00
Description: Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle. Title: Senior/Access Pass Ryan Individual Campsite
Cost: 15.00
Description: Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. Reservations are required for horse campsites. There are 4 horse sites available Title: Senior/Access Pass Ryan Horse Site
Cost: 2.50
Description: Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. Sites 32A, 32B and 32C are for bicyclist, first-come, first-served. They are $5 per person, per night. Three people max and no parking for support vehicles. Title: Senior/Access Pass Ryan Bicycle Campsite

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 31

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

Ryan Campground has 31 campsites. All campsites are reservation only. The campground is centrally located in the park and is adjacent to the California Riding and Hiking Trail. There are 4 designated equestrian sites and reservations are required. For more equestrian campsites, see Black Rock Campground. There is no water available at Ryan Campground. There are 3 bicycle sites available at $5 per night, with no more than 3 tents and 3 people per campsite.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.

Regulations Overview: There are restrictions to equestrian use in Joshua Tree National Park. Before visiting with stock familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/horseback-riding.htm. Also familiarize yourself with camping rules and regulations. The full list can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm. A partial list is below: Each site is varied on size and parking. Ensure you know the specifications of your campsite on recreation.gov before buying your permit. Check in and check out are at noon. There is a 30-day camping limit each year. Only 14 of these nights may take place from October-May. All tents, tarps, and other camping equipment must be set up within 25 feet of the picnic table. Food must be stored securely where wildlife cannot get to it. Campsites left vacant for 24 hours will be treated as vacant. Holding or reserving campsites for persons not present is not allowed. Pets must remain on leash at all times and may not be left unattended.

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10056207

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= Ryan Campground has unpaved roads and campsites. There is a wheelchair accessible restroom.

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  • fireStovePolicy= Because of the park's very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire. If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly.

  • rvAllowed= 1

  • rvInfo= RVs are allowed. There is no water and no hookups.

  • rvMaxLength= 35

  • additionalInfo= Equestrian use is allowed with restrictions in Joshua Tree National Park. Stock use is limited to horses and mules and is restricted to designated equestrian trails and corridors, open dirt roads, and shoulders of paved roads. Riders should travel single file to reduce damage to soil and vegetation. Stock animals are not permitted within 1/4 mile of any natural or constructed water source. Horses and other stock are not permitted on nature trails, in the Wonderland of Rocks, in campgrounds, in picnic areas, or at any visitor centers. a permit is required to camp with stock in the backcountry; call 760-367-5545. Equestrian trail maps are available at visitor centers. http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/horseback-riding.htm

  • trailerMaxLength= 35

  • adaInfo= There are no ADA accessible campsites at Ryan Campground. Campgrounds with ADA accessible campsites include Indian Cove (site 1), Jumbo Rocks (site 122), and Black Rock (site 61).

  • trailerAllowed= 1

  • accessRoads= Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather

    SubValue: "Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather"

  • classifications= Limited Development Campground

    SubValue: "Limited Development Campground"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= Yes - year round

  • toilets= Vault Toilets - year round

    SubValue: "Vault Toilets - year round"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= No

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= No

  • dumpStation= No

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= No

  • potableWater= No water

    SubValue: "No water"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= No

campsites

  • totalSites=32

  • group=0

  • horse=3

  • tentOnly=0

  • electricalHookups=0

  • rvOnly=0

  • walkBoatTo=0

  • other=3