Best Glamping near Elko, NV
Ruby Valley in northeastern Nevada houses two distinctive glamping options with varying accommodations and amenities. Sheep Camp in Ruby Valley offers a cabin-style glamping experience with picnic tables and reservable sites. South Ruby Campground provides glamping opportunities alongside traditional camping with amenities including drinking water, toilets, trash service, and a sanitary dump station. The campground welcomes pets and allows fires with firewood available on site. "This is a great place to unplug and get away from it all," noted one visitor about Sheep Camp, highlighting the opportunity to disconnect from everyday life.
South Ruby Campground sits on the east side of the Ruby Mountains in the Ruby Marshes area, with sites shaded by pinyon and juniper trees. The location provides access to a natural hot spring measuring around 111 degrees, though summer visitors report it may be too hot to enjoy during daylight hours. Wildlife viewing opportunities exist along the maintained dirt roads leading to the campground. According to a camper, "Horses are in the area, along with lots of horseflies." The remote setting attracts visitors seeking solitude, with one reviewer describing it as "remote and awesome." South Ruby Campground operates seasonally from early May through late October, making it ideal for spring, summer, and early fall glamping experiences.
