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Fir Cove Campground

Ruth, California · 2,694 ftIn Six Rivers National Forest

Photos: FS Staff

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$12recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
Sites
14From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
2,694 ft821 m
Season
May 20 – Sep 29From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites14

Fir Cove Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

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About

Overview

Fir Cove Campground is located on beautiful eastern shore of Ruth Lake, a 13,800-acre jewel situated in the thickly forested mountains of northern California. A variety of recreational opportunities abound.

Fir Cove is one of three Forest Service campgrounds in the area, and one of two on the lake. Bailey Canyon Campground is the companion to Fir Cove. It is located east of Fir Cove and is first-come, first-serve.

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Fir Cove Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • MonSunny65°28°
  • TueSunny72°40°
  • WedSunny80°44°
  • ThuSunny85°44°
  • FriSunny85°43°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

40.34417, -123.40306
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Ruth
Park
Six Rivers National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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