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South Ruby Campground

Open

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.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02

This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.

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.

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

Availability

Photos

South Ruby Campground Site 3
South Ruby Restroom

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