South Ruby Campground

Good spot

When we arrived at 1:00 there were people in our reserved spot. We asked the host about it, and he said they were supposed to move but that we could pick any other non-reserved spot. We did, but it was just the fact that we had picked that spot and people were in it. As it worked out, all was well with the alternative spot. But that being said, next time I reserve a spot, I sure hope I get it. Camp bathrooms were cleaned every day and having potable water available was nice. However, the bathrooms at the boat docks really need help. weeds growing all around the handicap accessible area and the toilets were almost full. It was a good time, but beware, rattle snakes were out in camp. Keep your eyes open.

Campground was in good condition.

Great camp ground. Host was very helpful. Best fish cleaning station in the state.

Camp host was the best we have ever had, bathrooms were clean.

This campground is nicely laid out, and the new camp host really cares. It is conveniently located just a couple miles north of the main Ruby Marshes boat ramp. We easily got our 31 foot camper into our quite level spot (lower loop) and out. Definitely want to stay here again.

The place was kept up very well, no trash, nothing broken or damaged. Restrooms were clean. All in all, a most pleasant stay. (Fishing was super, too!)

South Ruby Campground is situated 79 miles south from Wells, NV or 94 miles north from Ely, NV and is within the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge; surrounded by cattle ranches, hay fields and national forest. It's a dry campground, and as you're so far away from anything, you want to fuel up, have black tanks empty and water/propane and fridge full. The only amenity in the campground was a dumpster at the end of the loop and a vault toilet. Each site had a picnic table and fire ring. The sites are surrounded with pine trees and semi-level.

The road to the campground follows part of the "Hastings Cutoff" of the Donner Party tragedy. The Ruby Lake Refuge has some roads into the marsh area that's great for fishing, waterfowl hunting and birding. Further down is the remnants of Ft Ruby (not much left) an Army post that was built to protect travelers on the Emigrant Trail to CA and the Pony Express route. There is a ranger station that has some maps outside the office, but we didn't go in. There's also a fish hatchery in the area but didn't appear to be open to the public.

It was peaceful and quiet, and we would stop again if in the area.

Close proximity to the marsh and a quiet campground (except for the weekend) made it a great place to stay

We love the view and the ease in which we can back our trailer into spaces