Ruby Mountains

6,000–11,387 ft · NV🚗 Directions

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ruby Mountains RD. Nevada's Alps — Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir, limber pine, and extensive aspen groves. Best non-fire morel habitat in Nevada. Natural morels fruit in aspen-conifer transition zones Jun-Jul. Access via Lamoille Canyon Rd. Very low foraging pressure.

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Updated Apr 13, 6:38 PM

Foraging Potential35/100

✅Moisture

❌Soil Temp

❌No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.80"

Precip 14d

2.10"

Soil Temp

44°F

SWE

Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.

Drought

None

Snowmelt

complete

Limiting Factors

Soil warmth not sustained (need 3+ days)Outside season windowHard freeze in 48h

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Nearby Camping

Thomas Canyon

developed

USFS7,200 ft~3 mi from center$16/night

40 sites

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF in Lamoille Canyon. Aspen-spruce transition. Morel habitat.

vault toiletfire ringpicnic table

Open Jun–Sep

Thomas Canyon Campground

developed

USFS~3.8 mi from centerFee required/night

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Reserve →

Thomas Canyon Campground

developed

USFS~3.9 mi from centerFee required/night

water

Reserve →

Lamoille Canyon Dispersed

dispersed

USFS7,800 ft~4 mi from centerFree/night

Dispersed camping along Lamoille Canyon Road. Sky island spruce-fir habitat.

fire ring

Open Jun–Sep

Terraces Campground & Picnic Area

developed

~5.4 mi from center

Ruby Marsh

developed

USFWS6,000 ft~12 mi from center$10/night

12 sites

Ruby Lake NWR south end. Staging point for southern Ruby Mountains access.

vault toiletfire ring

Open May–Oct

West Shore Campground

developed

~14.7 mi from center

Zunino/Jiggs Reservior

developed

~14.8 mi from center

Tomera Campground

developed

~15.4 mi from center

Reserve →

Mountain City Ranger District Office

developed

USFS~20.5 mi from center

South Ruby Campground

developed

USFS~30.6 mi from centerFee required/night

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Reserve →

South Ruby Campground

developed

USFS~30.7 mi from center

Reserve →

Angel Lake Campground

developed

USFS~34.5 mi from centerFee required/night

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Reserve →

Angel Lake Campground

developed

USFS~34.6 mi from centerFee required/night

watertoilet

Reserve →

Angel Creek Campground

developed

USFS~35.4 mi from centerFee required/night

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Reserve →

Angel Creek Campground

developed

USFS~35.7 mi from centerFee required/night

watertoilet

Reserve →

Ruby Mountains Ranger District Office

developed

USFS~42.6 mi from center

⚠ Road Access Notice

Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.