South Ruby Campground
One loop is open year-round first-come-first-served. The full campground operates May through November, with reservations available Memorial Day through Labor Day via Recreation.gov. Drinking water and garbage service available during summer season only.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 8:56AM PDT until July 21 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Monsoonal moisture will stream northward into most of Northern and Central Nevada Tuesday, with historically high atmospheric moisture content. The strongest showers and thunderstorms Tuesday will produce intense rainfall rates, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Most of Northern and Central Nevada. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT Tuesday morning until 9 PM PDT Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The strongest showers and thunderstorms Tuesday will produce rainfall rates of around one inch per hour, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
South Ruby Campground is situated at 6,000 feet elevation at the base of the Ruby Mountains in northeastern Nevada's Ruby Valley. The campground overlooks Ruby Lake and borders the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most significant waterfowl nesting areas in the Great Basin. A pinyon pine and juniper forest covers the area, providing good privacy between sites with partial shade. The refuge is home or a stopover for over 220 bird species, with notable populations of canvasback ducks, trumpeter swans, greater sandhill cranes, and sage grouse. Mule deer and pronghorn antelope frequent the area. Ruby Lake offers fishing for largemouth bass and several trout species. The campground sits along the historic Hastings Cutoff route, near the Pony Express Trail and Fort Ruby historic site with its interpretive trail. The southern trailhead for the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail at Green Mountain is within driving distance. Dirt and gravel roads from Harrison Pass and Overland Pass provide routes for OHVs, jeeps, and mountain bikes. The Ruby Lake NWR headquarters is two miles north and offers visitor information.
Directions
From Wells, NV, travel 28.3 miles south on US-93, then turn right onto NV-229W for 14.1 miles. Continue onto NV-767S for 35.2 miles. Campground will be on the right.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $17 - $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (775) 752-3357 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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