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Ruby Pasture Campground

Ruby Pasture Campground is a backcountry camping area accessible via the East Bank Trail along the Ruby Arm of Ross Lake, offering a primitive pit toilet facility and a peaceful forest setting for backpackers and paddlers.

The site features a meadow area and serves as a waypoint for hikers exploring the North Cascades backcountry near Ross Lake.

Access requires hiking approximately 2-3 miles from the trailhead at Panther Creek, making it suitable for those seeking a remote camping experience away from developed facilities.


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