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Fir Cove Campground
5 mi northwest of Ruth, CA · Verizon 4G
About Fir Cove Campground
Fir Cove Campground is located on beautiful eastern shore of Ruth Lake, a 13,800-acre jewel situated in the thickly forested mountains of northern California. A variety of recreational opportunities abound. Fir Cove is one of three Forest Service campgrounds in the area, and one of two on the lake. Bailey Canyon Campground is the companion to Fir Cove. It is located east of Fir Cove and is first-come, first-serve. The lake provides boating, water skiing, fishing and countless other recreation opportunities. Anglers can enjoy a catch of small and largemouth bass, catfish, rainbow trout, Kokonee salmon, bluegill and crappie. Forested peaks and valleys offer ample opportunities for hunting, hiking and off-road vehicle use. The Bailey Vista and Lakeview Trailheads start from Fir Cove, and the Picket Peak Trailhead starts from Bailey Canyon. The campground offers several tent-only and…
- Fees: Season Dates: 5/21/2021 - 9/13/2021 - Daily rate $12/night - Extra Vehicle $5/night - Fee is due at entrance kiosk - Cash or Check made…
- Season: 5/20/2024 – 9/29/2024
- Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Ruth, CA · 40.34417, -123.40306
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Feb and Dec.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Vista Trail | Hiking | at camp | 1.1 mi |
| Lakeside | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Pickett Peak Trail | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Horse Ridge (Fa23) | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 19.3 mi |
| Pickett Peak | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Devils Backbone | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Bailey Canyon Campground 0.3 mi
- Pickett Peak Campground 1.7 mi
- Fern Campground 3.3 mi
- Forest Glen Guard Station 5 mi
- Hell Gate Campground 5.3 mi
- Scott Flat Campground 5.4 mi