Hiking into Ruby Lake means covering roughly 4 miles of backcountry trail before reaching lakeside campsites in Inyo National Forest. Backcountry permits are required to camp here. The route passes near Little Lakes Valley, a more popular destination close to the trailhead, though that detour involves a descent you'll need to climb back out of. Overnight use stays relatively light, with most visitors passing through as day hikers. Pets are welcome. Campers interested in pet-friendly camping spots near Inyo National Forest will find this area has several options at varying distances from the trailhead. The Mosquito Flat Trailhead walk in Campground sits 1.7 miles northeast and serves as a common staging point for trips into this corridor.
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Map & DirectionsRuby Lake Campground is located in California near Swall Meadows
Coordinates
37.4169931 N
118.7679774 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Pets
Drive Time
- 5 hrs 38 min from Visalia, CA
- 5 hrs 45 min from Hanford, CA
- 6 hrs 7 min from Fresno, CA
- 6 hrs 17 min from Merced, CA







