South Ruby Service Area
South Ruby Service Area is a national forest campground in Nevada.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 40.17791, -115.49571
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232091
About South Ruby Service Area
Generally, one loop is open year round with the rest of the campground open May to November as weather and conditions allow. The campground is situated above Ruby Lake below the beautiful Ruby Mountains at a 6,000' elevation, near the Ruby Lake tiol 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. 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 2 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. A new interpretive trail was recently constructed at the Fort Ruby historic site and provides insight on local history as well as spectacular views of the southern Ruby Mountains and beyond, all relatively uninterrupted by human development. The sout
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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
- 332 designated routes (222 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ruby Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| South Ruby Campground | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| 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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