Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
The Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District is comprised of the Mountain City and Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts. One office is located in Wells, Nevada (pop. 1,237), and the other office is in Elko, Nevada (pop. 20,564). The District also lies in Elko and White Pine counties. Located in northeastern Nevada, the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District is over 1.1 million acres. This huge expanse of wild and rugged land is rich in Native American, mining, and ranching history.
The Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District features a wide variety of diverse landscapes including the Jarbidge, East Humboldt and Ruby Mountain Ranges. The terrain is made up of rocky peaks, cirque basins, high glacier-formed lakes, steep narrow canyons, and rolling sage/grass hills. The elevation on the District ranges from about 6,000 feet on the valley floor to 11,387 feet on the summit of Ruby Dome in the Ruby Mountains. Vegetation consists of sagebrush, aspen, mountain mahogany, and high altitude conifers.
Complexes
Lamoille Canyon lies in the heart of the Ruby Mountains. This spectacular canyon winds around the base of the 11,387-foot Ruby Dome, and climbs through the glacier-carved canyon to 8,800 feet at Roads End Trailhead. Opportunities for hiking, backpacking, fishing, camping, and winter sports abound in the area. The Ruby Mountains Wilderness can also be access from multiple points in Lamoille Canyon and the spectacular 38 miles Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail starts at the Road's End Trailhead.
Thomas Canyon Campground is a very popular site located in the scenic Lamoille Canyon, in northeast Nevada, 30 miles from Elko.
Located at the base of Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains, Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is a large group site with a covered awning makes for a fabulous setting.
Located at the base of Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains, Powerhouse Picnic Area has multiple picnic sites tucked in next to Lamoille Creek.
Terraces Overnight Group Area is a popular location for weddings, church activities, family reunions and company picnics.
Road's End Trailhead has access to many beautiful high elevation lakes, gorgeous views and miles of trails.
Recreation Sites
Angel Creek Campground
Angel Creek Picnic Site
Angel Lake Campground
Angel Lake Picnic Site
Big Bend Campground
Camp Draw Trailhead
Grey's Lake Trailhead
Jack Creek Campground
Lower Bluster Campground
Pavlak Campground