No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors South Ruby Campground continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 280 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 25, 2026): 16 open for online reservation · 12 reserved · 252 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 35 monitored sites, 18 can be reserved online and 17 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 25, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 0 fall on weekdays and 16 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 16 of 280 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 35 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 005 | 1 |
| 006 | 1 |
| 007 | 1 |
| 008 | 1 |
| 009 | 1 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 35 sites take 25 ft, 24 sites take 35 ft, 17 sites take 40 ft.
All 16 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 006 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 007 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 008 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 009 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 010 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 012 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 013 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 015 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 017 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 018 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 022 | 25 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 023 | 25 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 024 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 028 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
| 030 | 35 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 25 |
About South Ruby Campground
Overview
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.
Recreation
Ruby Lake is visible from the campground and offers excellent birding, fishing and hiking. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass and several species of trout. The Ruby Lake NWR headquarters is two 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. An interpretive trail was recently constructed at Fort Ruby historic site and provides insight on local history as well as spectacular views of the southern Ruby Mountains, uninterrupted by development. The southern trailhead for the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail at Green Mountain Traihead is located within 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.
Facilities
A forest of pinyon pine and juniper covers the area offering partial shade. The campground contains 33 single sites, one double and one accessible site with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided during the main summer season, which usually runs from early May to late September. Garbage service is available through the summer months. The lower loop of the campground typically remains open all winter, but may be closed depending on local conditions.
Please call the local office for further information.
Off season camping is first come first serve with a reduced fee without water available; only campsites, picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets offered at that time. Both RV and tent campsites are available for those who visit the campground. Please call the local office for more information.
Natural Features
The campground is situated above Ruby Lake, at an elevation of 6,000 feet. A forest of pinyon pine and juniper covers the area. The trees provide good privacy between campsites, but limited shade.
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.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at South Ruby Campground?
Reservations for South Ruby Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 94.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 16 of 280 remain open. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which sites at South Ruby Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
24 of the 35 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at South Ruby Campground?
September 2026, with 16 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 280.
When is the next open date at South Ruby Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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