Ryan Campground — Hotel in Twentynine Palms

Was there on a Friday and Saturday night at the beginning of December. Absolutely beautiful. The horse friendly campsites were blocked off for the season, but this was no concern of mine. There's no water available here, so bring plenty of your own. If you need more, it's a short 20 minute drive out of the park to a general store where they offer free potable water (they also have firewood for sale and two showers available, although I'm not sure if they're free or not). The campsite has a number of outhouses conveniently placed throughout the campgrounds, as well as trash and recycling. A large granite monument sits in the middle of the site which was really fun to climb and plenty of boulders scattered throughout. If your tent is small enough, there's plenty of places to set it up between rocks or under an overhang for shelter from the wind and/or sun. It's just a stone's throw away from some easy climbing routs and plenty of opertunites for bouldering. The campground is a good walking distance to the mouth of the Ryan Mountain trail, which leads you to the summit. A great place to watch the sunset or sunrise and is one of the most popular hikes in the park. First come, first serve. This is a busy place on the weekend! So unless you get lucky or come early, plan on the campsites...

I did enjoy the campground. Stayed in spot 15 which is fits two cars or one large camper van. 15 is near the bathroom. A popular spot for launching of recreational activities so this vaulted potty gets lots of use. Spots on the west side of the campground were a little more private and quiet. Some stargazing but not as much as cottonwood campground. Ryan’s Ranch is easily accessible thru this campground and parking from 10:00am -6:00 pm is allowed in designated spots. I would add if it’s a holiday consider entering the park from 29 palms entrance. The line to get in the yucca entrance was at...

Solid camping spot, the best spots here are on the perimeter, so you're not in the space of others camps, and get unobstructed views of the area. Being close to the Headstone climbing rock is a huge plus, we woke up extra early to be first on the rock, super important if you want to climb in cool weather. Otherwise you're stuck waiting for larger guided groups to take over the rock, and waiting turns.

If you expect a first come first serve site, I'd recommend getting there some time Thursday for the weekend, Friday everything is...