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Ryan Campground: how hard is it to reserve?
Joshua Tree National Park · National Park Service · Joshua Tree, CA
As of Oct 10, 2026, 98% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Ryan Campground over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 70% of weeknights. Weekends are much harder than weekdays here — shifting a trip to Sunday–Thursday is the easiest way to get a site. In the next 30 days, 21 of 30 dates have at least one open site (172 open site-nights in total; 597 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 95% | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 78 | 98% | 70% | 21 |
About Ryan Campground
- 30 campsites (30 listed in availability data)
- $30 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.5/5 from 841 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper
- Activities: Camping, Hiking, Scenic Drive, Rock Climbing, Wildlife Viewing
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! 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 Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover between 70-90 degrees during the day and drop to a…
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Other campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Rocks Campground Joshua Tree National Park | Hard | 94% | 23 |
| Black Rock Campground Joshua Tree National Park | Moderate | 68% | 25 |
| Indian Cove Campground Joshua Tree National Park | Hard | 91% | 23 |
| Cottonwood Campground (Ca) Joshua Tree National Park | Moderate | 66% | 24 |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Bar Campground San Bernardino National Forest | CA | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| San Gorgonio San Bernardino National Forest | CA | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Barton Flats San Bernardino National Forest | CA | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Pineknot San Bernardino National Forest | CA | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Serrano San Bernardino National Forest | CA | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Hanna Flat San Bernardino National Forest | CA | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |