Ruby is a remarkably intact early-20th-century mining camp in the Oro Blanco Mountains near the Mexican border. Schoolhouse, jail, homes, and mill ruins survive in dry oak-grassland country. Public access has been intermittent and fee- or tour-based through private caretakers—confirm current entry rules before driving the long dirt roads.
Field facts
| Region | Santa Cruz County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.4612, -111.2376 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1900s |
| Structures | Standing |
| Access | Confirm current public entry; long dirt roads |
| Condition | Excellent standing structures |
| Peak Pop. | 1,200 (mid-1930s) |
| Fee | N/A (closed to public) |
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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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