South Ruby Campground
South Ruby Campground is a national forest campground in Nevada. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 40.17472, -115.50028
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 775-752-3357
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About South Ruby Campground
Overview South Ruby Campground is situated above Ruby Lake at the base of the beautiful Ruby Mountains at 6,000 feet in elevation, near the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Ruby Valley, Nevada. Ruby Valley is a surprising wildlife oasis. An expansive marsh is laced with riparian corridors coursing with cool, spring-fed waters. Together with lush meadow and shrub-steppe uplands, these habitats support a diversity of wildlife seldom found in the high desert and is one of the most important waterfowl nesting areas in the region. The refuge is either home or a stopover location for over 220 species of birds. Of specific interest are canvasback ducks, trumpeter swans, greater sandhill cranes and sage grouse. Mule deer and pronghorn antelope can also be found in the area. Recreation Ruby Lake is visible from the campground and offers excellent birding, fishing and hiking. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass and several species of trout. The Ruby Lake NWR headquarters is two miles north of the campground and offers visitor information. The campground is located on the Hastings Cutoff route, near the Pony Express Trail and historic ruins of Fort Ruby. An interpretive trail was recently constructed at Fort Ruby historic site and provides insight on local history as well as spectacular views of the southern Ruby Mountains, uninterrupted by development. The southern trailhead for the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail at Green Mountain Traihead is located within reasonabl
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 49 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 330 designated routes (233 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ruby Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| South Ruby Service Area | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Zunino/Jiggs Reservior | Private campground | 21 mi | — | — |
| Terraces Campground & Picnic Area | Private campground | 32 mi | — | — |
| Thomas Canyon Campground | National forest campground | 33 mi | — | — |
| Thomas Canyon Campground | Private campground | 33 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.