Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months
About Ruby Reservoir
Located on the eastern shore of Ruby Reservoir, this recreation site provides access to fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir was developed to supply irrigation water for agriculture and is subject to large fluctuations in water levels. Garnets can be collected along the shoreline.
- Fees: None
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, BLM
- Where: 7 mi south of Alder, MT · 45.2263, -112.1188
Things to do:
FishingBoating & paddling
Weather by month
34°13°Jan
36°14°Feb
45°21°Mar
53°27°Apr
63°35°May
71°42°Jun
82°47°Jul
80°45°Aug
70°38°Sep
56°29°Oct
42°20°Nov
33°12°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
See Ruby Reservoir from above
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Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 21.4 mi
Propane: 24.8 mi
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