Ruby Lake

Ruby Lake is an oasis located in northeastern Nevada's breathtaking Ruby Mountain Range. This lake is surrounded by 17,000 acres of marshlands and is about an hour and a half from Elko. It provides guests with a chance to escape into a strange, unexplored wilderness.

A 300,000-acre lake with a 200-foot depth existed in the past as Franklin Lake, which is now Ruby Lake. Today, the marshy area is only 12 feet deep, and it receives water from approximately 150 pristine mountain springs that originate at the foot of the Ruby Mountains to the west.

With 220 bird species spotted at Ruby Lake, including trumpeter swans and sandhill cranes, it is a haven for biodiversity. Furthermore, this is a chance that serious nature lovers won't want to miss. Ruby Lake is home to a thriving population of bass and trout that will undoubtedly gratify any anglers. Ruby Lake is difficult to reach and requires a hike in and of itself.

Since there is no phone coverage there, its remote location is made even more difficult. The magnificent Ruby Lake is right there for you if you only take the Rubies Route through the Secret Pass to Harrison.

Location: Ruby Mountain Range, northeastern Nevada