Ricardo Campground — Red Rock Canyon State Park
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Reviewed Nov. 6, 2020

Fantastic Beauty

Nearly all these campsites butt up against the Badlands-esque rock formations with mini slot canyons to explore right at your campsite. My son absolutely loved this place. I loved it. We had a great time!

It costs $25 per night and has zero amenities but the landscape makes up for it. Joshua trees and amazing rock formations, Jack rabbits and desert squirrels... it’s just great.

1 bar AT&T if you’re lucky. No water, no electricity, but there’s a dump station near the visitor center. No electric car charging. Lots of tents and small rigs, nothing big. Campground uses narrow one-way dirt road. There are about 50 campsites with a picnic table, fire ring, rocky tent pad and fairly level gravel parking spot. At least 2 spots are ADA with concrete parking spots and nearby restroom.

Now during COVID time it’s self registration, not sure about other times. We stayed one night and never saw a ranger. The campground was about half full and didn’t fill up while we were there.

  • Review photo of Ricardo Campground — Red Rock Canyon State Park by Elaine V., November 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Ricardo Campground — Red Rock Canyon State Park by Elaine V., November 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Ricardo Campground — Red Rock Canyon State Park by Elaine V., November 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Ricardo Campground — Red Rock Canyon State Park by Elaine V., November 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Ricardo Campground — Red Rock Canyon State Park by Elaine V., November 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Ricardo Campground — Red Rock Canyon State Park by Elaine V., November 6, 2020
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