Ryan Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

32 campsites

Fee

From $5 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

760-367-3001

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Ryan Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Ryan Mountain TrailHike · 1.4 mi long · 2-3 Hours · 1.1 mi from camp

  A popular, steep, three mile out and back hike with wide panoramic views. National Park Service

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• Hidden Valley TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 30-60 Minutes · 2.2 mi from camp

  Enjoy an easy one mile hike on Hidden Valley Trail. National Park Service

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• Hike Wall Street MillHike · 45-120 Minutes · 3.2 mi from camp

  A moderate two mile out and back hike to an old mill site. National Park Service

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• Barker Dam LoopHike · 1.1 mi long · 30-60 Minutes · 3.0 mi from camp

  Enjoy an easy 1.1 mile hike on the Barker Dam Nature Trail. National Park Service

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• Hike Willow HoleHike · 3-5 Hours · 4.4 mi from camp

  Enjoy a scenic hike into the Wonderland of Rocks. National Park Service

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• Boy Scout TrailHike · 1-10 Hours · 4.4 mi from camp

  Explore the Wonderland of Rocks on the Boy Scout Trail. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Ryan MountainPeak · 5,456 ft · 1.1 mi from camp

  Ryan Mountain is a 5,456-foot-high mountain in Joshua Tree National Park. Wikipedia

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• Locomotion RockPeak · 2.2 mi from camp

  A peak along Hidden Valley Trail.

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• Keys View (accessible)Viewpoint · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• SunsetViewpoint · 5.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Rock Climbing at Hidden Valley Nature TrailClimbing · 2.2 mi from camp

  Hidden Valley offers a wide range of popular technical rock climbing routes. National Park Service

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• Rock Climbing at Echo TClimbing · 2.8 mi from camp

  Echo T offers a wide range of popular technical rock climbing routes. National Park Service

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• Bouldering Near Barker DamClimbing · 3.1 mi from camp

  Barker Dam offers a wide range of popular bouldering problems. National Park Service

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.