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South Ruby Campground

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SOUTH RUBY CAMPGROUND
SOUTH RUBY CAMPGROUND
South Ruby Campground Restroom
SOUTH RUBY CAMPGROUND

About South Ruby Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 18

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Birding

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 005, Loop: LOWE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: LOWE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: LOWE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: LOWE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: LOWE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: LOWE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: LOWE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: UPPE
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (47)

What Guests Are Saying

South Ruby Campground offers stunning views and easy access to camping spots, making it a favorite for many visitors. The area is clean, quiet, and provides great opportunities for wildlife viewing and fishing. However, some concerns were raised about restroom maintenance and the location of the dumpster, which detracted from the overall experience for a few guests.

Review Summary

4.3
47 reviews
5
61.7%
29
4
19.1%
9
3
10.6%
5
2
2.1%
1
1
6.4%
3

Jacqueline I

Verified

July 23, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: UPPE

5

Great campground. Was there midweek late July and it was mostly empty. Nice sites on the upper loop with some shade from the pines. Dragonflies in the camp at sunset & few mosquitoes. Wetlands are full of wildlife with beautiful views of the mountains. Restrooms spotless. Camp host friendly and helpful!

Ronnie B

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: UPPE

4

very nice campground.

Wayne C

Verified

May 29, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOWE

4

Beautiful area, and a very clean and quiet campground. 5th time here, and it is one of my favorites.

Jerry N

Verified

September 12, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: UPPE

5

Campgrounds & toilets were clean.

Shirley P

Verified

August 11, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: UPPE

5

The campground had space between the campsites and there was shade too. There was water readily accessible and the restrooms were clean.

Michael C

Verified

July 1, 2023 Stayed at: 030, Loop: UPPE

4

It was a little surprising to get there and discover that the water had not been checked and was not drinkable. This was not an issue for us, but might have been for others. It would have been nice to have it indicated on the website. It was tested and verified safe within a few days.
No campground manager was another surprise.
Because it was windy, the reserved site signs that were put on the posts did not stay there, and blew all over the campground. Again, this wasn't an issue for us, but could have led to some ugly confrontations.
We love South Ruby Campground, but these were a couple of issues we encountered this time that we have not seen in our previous stays.
Restrooms and campground were extremely clean.
We will definitely return again!

dennis H

Verified

July 1, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOWE

5

Overall great experience

Jana H

Verified

June 24, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: UPPE

5

Very well maintained campground. The vault toilets were the cleanest toilets I’ve ever seen! Campsites are spread out, great hiking nearby.

Anita H

Verified

June 18, 2023 Stayed at: 022, Loop: UPPE

5

My camping experience was fine and uneventful. Other campers might want to know that due to proximity to huge wetlands the mosquitoes are more numerous than what one might expect for Nevada—I was there in a rainy early June. Also if there is some way on the planning section to indicate that the roads south from the campground, Ruby Valley Rd. then White Pine Canyon Rd #3, are mostly unpaved, dirt/gravel roads for 61.5 miles until UT Highway 50, that would greatly assist trip planning. I was directed to those roads by my map service with no warning that I would have to travel at 20-35 mph for 60 miles. The roads are plenty wide, but often washboarded as they are used by mining trucks and heavy equipment.

Mike B

Verified

June 16, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWE

5

Peaceful camping as always, Emily and Tom were very helpful and a pleasure to visit with

Location South Ruby Campground

Address:
P.O. Box 246
Wells, NV, 89835
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 40.1747 / -115.5

Elevation: 1962 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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