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South Ruby Campground
Spring Creek, NV
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35
Sites
45ft
Max Site Size
$$$$
Price
6224ft
Elevation
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What others are saying about this campground
Big Bend Campground is a great getaway for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Located on the east side of the Ruby Mountains in the Ruby Marshes Area, the campground offers plenty of shade from pinyon and juniper trees, as well as a variety of amenities such as pit toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. The campground is also home to a hot spring with temperatures around 111 degrees, perfect for cooling off during the hot summer months. The area is also great for exploring, with 11 miles of dirt road to access and plenty of wildlife to observe. Additionally, the campground is close to Wild Horse for fishing and boating. With its remote location, no cell service or Wi-Fi, and an affordable rate of 8 dollars, Big Bend Campground is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Amenities
- Wifi
- Laundry
- Pet Friendly
- Tenting
- 50 Amp
- Water Hookup
- Sewer Hookup
- Fire Pits
- Potable Water
- Ice
- Boat Launch
- Firewood Sold
- Toilets
- Full Hookup
Activities
- Hiking
- Off-Roading
- Fishing
- Boating
From The Campground
South Ruby Campground is located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and is situated above Ruby Lake below the beautiful Ruby Mountains at a 6,000’ elevation. The campground is near the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, which is one of the most important waterfowl nesting areas in the region. The campground offers excellent birding, fishing, and hiking opportunities. The Ruby Lake NWR headquarters is 2 miles north of the campground and offers visitor information. The campground is located on the Hastings Cutoff route, near the Pony Express Trail and historic ruins of Fort Ruby. A new interpretive trail was recently constructed at the Fort Ruby historic site and provides insight on local history as well as spectacular views of the southern Ruby Mountains and beyond, all relatively uninterrupted by human development. The southern trailhead for the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail at Green Mountain is located within a reasonable driving distance from the campground. Many dirt and gravel roads begin at Harrison Pass (just north of the refuge) and Overland Pass (south of the area) and provide enjoyable routes for jeeps, off road motorcycles, OHVs, and mountain bikes.
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Phone
(775) 752-3357
lpulliam@fs.fed.us
Discounts available for: Military Veteran