Ruby Reservoir
Facility · Montana ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
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.
Getting there
From Montana 287, turn south at Alder on Road 357. Travel approximately 10 miles to the recreation site, which is on the west side of the road.
45.22630, -112.11880 · 45°13'34.7"N 112°7'7.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 33 | 36 | 45 | 53 | 63 | 70 | 81 | 79 | 70 | 56 | 41 | 31 |
| Low °F | 11 | 14 | 21 | 26 | 33 | 39 | 44 | 44 | 37 | 27 | 19 | 11 |
| Precip in | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
None
Stay limit: Open year-round
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Ruby Reservoir
- Can you reserve a site at Ruby Reservoir?
- No. Ruby Reservoir is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
- How long can you stay at Ruby Reservoir?
- Open year-round
Camping near Ruby Reservoir
- Axolotl Cabin 12.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Vigilante Cabin 16.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Notch Cabin 23.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wall Creek Cabin 25 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Black Butte Cabin 25.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ennis National Fish Hatchery 17.1 mi · National Fish Hatchery
- Mill Creek Campground 18 mi · Campground
- Clover Meadows Dispersed Camping and Picnic Area 19 mi · Campground
- Cottonwood Campground 19.1 mi · Campground
- Madison Ranger District 19.5 mi · Facility
- Branham Lakes Campground and Picnic Area 21.1 mi · Campground
- Potosi Campground and Picnic Area 26.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 406-683-8000
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-21.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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