South Ruby Campground
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: WELLS, NV, NV
Price: From $17 per night
Price range: $17–$34 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (47 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/south-ruby-campground to be notified when sites open up.
South Ruby Campground offers well-spaced, well-maintained sites at 6,000 feet elevation with beautiful views of Ruby Lake and the Ruby Mountains. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean vault toilets, shade trees, level campsites, and secluded rear sites.
Wildlife alert: Trumpeter Swan, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Canvasback, Canada Goose, Pronghorn, Great Basin Gopher Snake, and North American Racer documented within 8km.
Insider tips for South Ruby Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Request front sites for views or rear sites for seclusion. All sites include fire rings with grills and picnic tables. Double and handicap-accessible spots available.
Skip South Ruby Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You plan to visit November-April — seasonal closure..
Best time to visit South Ruby Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Terraces Campground - Picnic Area (Wells , NV), Thomas Canyon (WELLS, NV), Powerhouse Group Picnic Area (Wells, NV), Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv) (WELLS, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at South Ruby Campground
Cell signal at South Ruby Campground (WELLS, NV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Request front sites for views or rear sites for seclusion.
All sites include fire rings with grills and picnic tables.
Double and handicap-accessible spots available.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take Interstate 80 to Highway 93. Exit at Wells and follow Highway 93 south for 30 miles to State Route 229. Follow State Route 229 for 15 miles, then head south on State Route 767 and County Road 788 for 30 miles, to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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