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South Ruby
Total sites: 35
Available Today: 27 FF*
Available this Weekend: 3 + 25 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 27 FF*
Available this Weekend: 3 + 25 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
6,485 ft
78°F
52°F
52°F
no signal
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest › Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District › Nevada
› Elko County
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› South Ruby Campground
South Ruby Campground, NV - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
South Ruby Campground is located in the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (3 hrs 17 min southwest of Twin Falls, ID) with an elevation of 6,485 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $17.00 to $34.00. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (46)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 63% | |
| 4 star | 17% | |
| 3 star | 13% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 7% |
@AdeleSEBAAAC97 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #23
I arrived the afternoon of Monday, Memorial day. By then the campground was nearly empty but it was obviousit had been a big weekend because the dumpster was overflowing with stinking bags of trash. Thankfully I was not camping anywhere near this spot.The campground gives good access to the National Wildlife refuge. In the dawn hours you can hear the sandhill cranes from camp.
@LeslieC8948534 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #22
Comfortable camping, clean restrooms. Fishing a 3 minute drive away. The bass did not disappoint and the teens didn't want to pack up for the night - "just one more"! Convenient fish cleaning station across the street. Check out the excellent interpretive signs at Fort Ruby just 15 minutes to the South, Cave Creek just 5 minutes north and the hot springs a 30-minute bumpy 4-wheel drive across the valley. SUP is magical when the marshes open up for paddles on June 15th. Early morning is best - the sun can be punishing as the summer heats up.
@AlainCD3736F90 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024 at Campsite #9
Wonderful campground
@CraigB4500034 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #9
We have been going to S Ruby Campground for 40 years. We love Ruby Valley and we always meet the most wonderful people! Care of the campground and facilities is usually very good to excellent. The Host/Manager usually varies from very social to very quiet, however, they have always stopped by to welcome new campers and check if "all is good". We were there 7/19 - 7/27/2024 and never once had a hello or conversation with the Host/Manager. Not even a wave at the fish cleaning station. We cleaned the trash out our fire pit - had never seen that situation before. The common dumpster has been moved very close to a site and upon our arrival it was already overflowing. Not sure what the schedule is, but with increased visitation, it needs to improve. The bathrooms were "ok", they were cleaned only one time during our stay. TP was stocked, but the floor and then flies got bad. The sheet for accounting of cleaning on the doors was blank??? We had never seen that before. We will always visit this campground, as Ruby Valley is our favorite place however, this year was a bit of a disappointment re campground/restroom maintenance.
@Jacquelin18568 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #23
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!
@RonnieB2341809 · Camped on Jun 8, 2024 at Campsite #24
very nice campground.
@WayneC2425168 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #6
Beautiful area, and a very clean and quiet campground. 5th time here, and it is one of my favorites.
@JerryN1788471 · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #22
Campgrounds & toilets were clean.
@ShirleyPAF1CDD · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #33
The campground had space between the campsites and there was shade too. There was water readily accessible and the restrooms were clean.
@MichaelC616917 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #30
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!
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!
@DennisH3714812 · Camped on Jun 18, 2023 at Campsite #12
Overall great experience
@JanaH841DB8C77 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #23
Very well maintained campground. The vault toilets were the cleanest toilets I’ve ever seen! Campsites are spread out, great hiking nearby.
@AnitaH4833783 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #22
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.
@MikeB2167342 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #9
Peaceful camping as always, Emily and Tom were very helpful and a pleasure to visit with
@PhilipP6248138 · Camped on Sep 21, 2022 at Campsite #10
all good
@AbsherA9851651 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #7
Great camp host.
@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Jun 29, 2022 at Campsite #9
Great, clean and quiet campground with great hosts, Joe and Nancy. Thanks for making the stay remarkable!
@JoanW8085736 · Camped on Jun 5, 2022 at Campsite #13
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.
@ANNW8257673 · Camped on May 15, 2022 at Campsite #30
Beautiful valley and wildlife refuge. Very remote. Good idea to carry extra gas. Campground clean and well maintained.
@GregA3946377 · Camped on Sep 17, 2021 at Campsite #5
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.
@GregA346 · Camped on Sep 17, 2021 at Campsite #5
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.
@MichaelR189137 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #22
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.
@MichaelR199 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #22
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.
@JerryN384 · Camped on Sep 2, 2021 at Campsite #18
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.
The local camp host Ron was very helpful and accommodating to any needs we had.
@JerryN1788471 · Camped on Sep 2, 2021 at Campsite #18
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.
The local camp host Ron was very helpful and accommodating to any needs we had.
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