Ruby Ghost Town
Arizona
Ruby Ghost Town
Just a day trip away from Tucson & 4 miles shy of the border of Mexico is a rare opportunity to look back at over a century of Arizona's mining history. From a once-thriving community of 1,200 people to a modern-day ghost town. Ruby has access to over 350 acres of trails, two lakes, and incredible biodiversity.
Elevation:
4,500 ft
Camping: Semi-primitive, have firepits and tables. Bring your own firewood.
FEE: For entry and/or camping.
Water: Provide your own.
Restroom: Rustic Toilets (outhouses)
Ruby is 12 miles from the nearest grocery store.
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Ghost Towns
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Fishing
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Have you been here?
A day pass is required to visit and there is a fee for camping, visit the Ruby website for information. Ruby provides critical habitat for migrating birds, and year-round protection for all manner of desert creatures. Mineral Lake is naturally stocked with blue gill, catfish and large mouth bass that once overflowed from Eagle Lake, just east of the ghost town. As a guest at Ruby, you are free to fish without any additional licensure.
Ruby Ghost Town - Ruby, Arizona
Arizona
Santa Cruz County
31°27'36.5"N 111°14'10.6"W
Ruby, AZ 85621