Berlin-ichthyosaur State Park Campground
Open year-round. Drinking water is typically available mid-April through the end of October only. Camping is limited to 14 days within any 30-day period. Cash or check payment only; credit cards not accepted.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 9:46AM PDT until August 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...High temperatures 100 to 105 degrees in the valleys each afternoon. Low temperatures 62 to 70 degrees in the valleys each night. This will result in a major risk for heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those without effective cooling. * WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Southwest Elko, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat
About
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park Campground provides a unique camping experience in one of Nevada's most remote and historically significant parks. Located in the Shoshone Mountains at roughly 7,000 feet elevation, the campground offers 14 well-spaced sites surrounded by pinyon-juniper woodlands. Each site features a fire ring, BBQ grill, and covered picnic table, with restrooms and an RV dump station available. Potable water is typically operational from mid-April through the end of October. The park preserves the 1890s mining town of Berlin in a state of arrested decay, with original buildings, mining equipment, and a cemetery still intact. More remarkably, the park houses the Fossil House shelter protecting the remains of several Ichthyosaurs, ancient marine reptiles that swam Nevada's prehistoric seas 225 million years ago. These are the largest and most abundant Ichthyosaur fossils found anywhere in North America. The campground's remote location in Nye County, about 23 miles east of Gabbs on State Route 844, means limited services and no cell coverage. Campers should arrive prepared with supplies, as the nearest towns are small and distant. The journey itself passes through classic Basin and Range terrain, making this a destination for those seeking solitude, dark skies, and genuine Nevada backcountry character.
Directions
From Gabbs, Nevada, travel east on State Route 844 for approximately 23 miles to the park entrance. The road is paved but remote with no services along the way.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 70ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| bisp@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 427-9332 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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