HC 60, Box 860
Ruby Valley, Nevada 89833
(775) 779-2237
DIRECTIONS
About 65 miles south and east of Elko, or 90 miles north and west of Ely.
Some roads are inaccessible in winter. Write for map.
PRIMARY WILDLIFE
- An important nesting area for redheads and canvasbacks.
- A nesting colony of 200 pairs of white-faced ibis.
- Trumpeter swans, Canada geese, ducks, sandhill cranes, shorebirds, and sage grouse.
- Fish include largemouth black bass, brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout.
HABITAT
37,632 acres of marsh, meadow, and sagebrush habitat. It lies in a closed
drainage basin along the eastern flank of the rugged and scenic Ruby Mountains.
RECREATION AND EDUCATION
- Wildlife observation, study, and photography
- Auto tour
- Waterfowl hunting
- Fishing (wheelchair accessible)
- Non-motorized or electric-powered boats allowed from June 15 - July 31; power boats under 10 horsepower allowed from August 1 - December 31.Two boat launching areas in the South Marsh are connected by over 6 miles of marked canoeing and boating channels.
SPECIAL NOTES
- State fish hatchery located in refuge
- Forest Service campground located adjacent to the refuge 2 miles south of headquarters
- Large and small game hunting available on lands adjacent to and near the refuge
- Office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
