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Ruth Lake - Ruth Lake

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Reaching Ruth Lake from most directions means two or more hours on winding, hilly roads, so plan accordingly. County-managed and reservable, the campground has around 50 sites with hookups available, plus coin-operated showers, clean restrooms, and a fish-cleaning sink outside. Off-season rates run $20 per night; waterfront sites climb to $34 once peak season begins in mid-April. The lake accommodates low-wake boating, fishing, and paddleboarding, and reviewers note that many sites appear to be held by seasonal regulars with gear left in place. Anglers, paddlers, and RV campers who don't mind a long drive in will find the most to work with here. Those researching campsites near Hayfork or nearby options like Boy Scout Cove Campground can compare access and amenities before committing to the route.

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Map & DirectionsRuth Lake is located in California near Hayfork

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Coordinates

40.32600074 N
123.39300018 W

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 8/6/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 8/6/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviews3 Camper Reviews - Ruth Lake

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 2, 2026

Beautiful and quiet

I’m here the first of April, still off season. I think I’m only camper here right now. The office and store are open but bathrooms/showers are closed. Off season rate here is $20 night, middle of April it goes up to $34 waterfront and $28 for other sites. Nothing is free anymore. But it’s very restful with no one here yet. That might change over the weekend. I think there’s around 50 sites here total.

Site4
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2025

Great Place on the Water

I travelled about 100 miles on 'Bob's' road, or 'Bill's' road because highway 36 was closed. WOW! The second hundred miles were okay, but the scenery was, on both stretches of road, just fantastic. The lake is beautiful, blue/green and surrounded by green.

The camp itself is great, although I have suspicion that a lot, or most, of the sites are weekenders, or people who come here for a week or two. Lots of sites have 'stuff,' meaning there's boats, RVs, trailers, tents, chairs, hanging lights, but no people.

Reviewed May. 5, 2021

Very remote location, well-maintained and moderately populated.

The last 2 hours from basically any direction were winding roads through the hills. My family loved the drive, though. It was stunning and vast the whole way through. The campground was at perhaps 40% capacity, which was perfect. It was opening weekend 2021 (mid-April), so I'm not sure if that should have filled the campground or left it emptier than usual... In any case, we just about had the lake to ourselves. There's plenty of room for fishing, camping, boating (low/no wake), paddle boarding, etc. We even brought a BB gun and easily found a remote are to plink some paper targets.

There are some hook-ups, but we parked a rented RV in a normal camping spot and used battery/propane for power and heat. There were nearby water spigots we didn't use, but we could have filled the water tanks and used the water for showers/toilets, cooking. The bathrooms were so close we just skipped using our RV toilet. Coin operated showers and clean restrooms with a trough-style sink mounted outside for cleaning fish. I could write a whole article about this place, it was so beautiful. There was a decent amount of fire damage, but there was still so much beautiful landscape, it didn't diminish our trip at all. There are still so many towering trees all over the place, it's easy to be in the shade all day if you wish.

Site16 (right by the water)
Month of VisitApril
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Ruth Lake - Ruth Lake?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ruth Lake - Ruth Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Ruth Lake - Ruth Lake have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Ruth Lake - Ruth Lake does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Ruth Lake - Ruth Lake?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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