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.
Flood Watch issued July 14 at 12:29AM PDT until July 14 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Monsoonal moisture continues to stream northward into central and northern Nevada with anomalously high atmospheric moisture content for this time of year. This will promote heavy rainfall rates and runoff potential in stronger showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, north central, northeast, and south central Nevada, including the following areas, in eastern Nevada, White Pine. In north central Nevada, Northern Lander and Northern Eureka and Southern Lander and Southern Eureka. In northeast Nevada, Northern Elko, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko and Southwest Elko. In south central Nevada, Northeastern Nye and Northwestern Nye. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep subtropical moisture will be moving northward across portions of northern and central Nevada on Tuesday. This anomalously moist atmosphere will allow for the development of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms will be capable of producing rainfall rates of an inch of rainfall per hour or more, leading to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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