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South Ruby Campground

South Ruby Campground Site 3
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

philip p

Verified

October 3, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWE

5

all good

Paul S

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWE

5

Great, clean and quiet campground with great hosts, Joe and Nancy. Thanks for making the stay remarkable!

Absher A

Verified

July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWE

4

Great camp host.

Joan W

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: UPPE

5

Beautiful campground. We were in site 13. No Verizon service but my neighbor with AT&T had reception. Hosts Nancy and Joe were very helpful and the the facilities were very clean. A peaceful place and the marshes are a great place to see birds, waterfowl and pronghorn.

Ann W

Verified

May 27, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: UPPE

5

Beautiful valley and wildlife refuge. Very remote. Good idea to carry extra gas. Campground clean and well maintained.

Jeff S

Verified

November 21, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: UPPE

3

The rating was a review of the overall experience. The camp ground was somewhat rustic but expected. If pulling a camper longer than 28 feet, be mindful of the camping spots. More important is to pay attention to the weather; it is possible to have a snow storm in May!

Greg A

Verified

October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWE

3

Really enjoyed learning about the area. However, It is so remote with a 200 mile round trip to get gas, groceries or anything. This campground desperately needs to re-open the dump station at a minimum. Long stays are prohibitive without a dump station, propane fill, etc.

Michael R

Verified

September 14, 2021 Stayed at: 022, Loop: UPPE

4

Nice quiet campground. Ours was an exploratory trip, roads easy to drive over though unsurfaced, best to access by Elko than Wells. Will return earlier in the season for wildlife viewing.

Jerry N

Verified

September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: UPPE

5

I have stayed here many times in the past and will say that the campsites and facilities are kept very clean.
The local camp host Ron was very helpful and accommodating to any needs we had.

James S

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWE

5

Enjoyed the wildlife.

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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