Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1938 as “a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife,” the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge lies at the southern end of Ruby Valley in northeast Nevada and is administered and managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Flanked on the west by the rugged and scenic Ruby Mountains, it is one of the most remote refuges in the lower 48 states. The refuge supports six wildlife dependent activities including environmental education, interpretation, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, waterfowl hunting, and fishing. The Refuge has an auto tour route with approximately 10 miles of roads for wildlife viewing, wildlife photography, and waterfowl hunting and fishing access. Over 200 species of birds have been documented at Ruby Lake NWR including waterfowl, shore birds, song birds, and many others.