State Park

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park

Nye County, NevadaAbout 1,116 acresEstablished 1957

Notice: Fire Restrictions in Place — details

Status: Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee: $5 per vehicleAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations: None mentioned
Dogs: Dogs allowed6-ft leash
Camping: Yes
Official site: parks.nv.gov(775) 427-9332

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

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Fire restriction Fire Restrictions in Place

Posted by the park. Official alert

Overview

In Nye County, Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park covers about 1,116 acres.

Popular activities here are historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

Facility	Days	Hours	Season
The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below.

Official wording

Always Open

Hours: Open seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).

Fees and passes

Item	Amount
Day use entrance fee	$5 · vehicle
Day use entrance fee	$10 · vehicle
Camping	$15 · vehicle
Camping	$20 · vehicle
Bike in	$2 · walk-in
Miscellaneous: Tours	$5 · adult
Kids 12 and under are	Free · child

Official wording

Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) Bike in: $2.00 per bike Miscellaneous: Tours: $5 adults; Kids 12 and under are free *Cash or check only. The park is not able to accept credit cards.

Nevada park passes

All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details

From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use: No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system: ReserveNevada

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet

Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Camping: The park contains 14 well-spaced units (open year-round), some suitable for RVs up to 25 feet, with fire rings, BBQ grills, covered tables, drinking water (typically available from mid-April through the end of October) and restrooms nearby. An RV dump station is also available. Camping is limited to 14 days in a 30-day period.

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

CampingHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking

Trails

Trails and Markers: An extensive sign system tells of the history and features of Berlin and the nearby mining camp of Union so that visitors can enjoy self-guided exploration. A nature trail connects the campground to the Fossil House. Information and viewing windows are available at the Fossil House if you are unable to attend a scheduled tour.

American Discovery Trail: The American Discovery Trail is a great way to experience Nevada's beautiful and rugged backcountry. The Nevada portion of this 6,800+ mile trail covers 500 miles of Nevada's remarkable landscape, traversing 14 mountain ranges and challenging its explorers to a total climb of 34,000 feet! Six of Nevada's State Parks can be accessed by way of this route, including Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park. Stay with Nevada State Parks while exploring the American Discovery Trail!

Amenities

Facilities

Restrooms
Drinking water
Picnic areas

Camping

RV dump station
Tent camping
RV camping

Accessibility

Accessible campsites

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

Accessible campsites

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Rules and permits

Metal detecting is prohibited.

Local service information is posted in the park for gas, food and phone. Services are available in the nearby town of Gabbs. No services are available at the nearby town of Ione.

Please drive only on established roads.

Fires are permitted only in designated areas or in commercial stoves and fireplaces.

Please dispose of garbage in the trash cans provided throughout the park for your convenience.

View a checklist of plants that are found at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park and the surrounding areas.

Getting there

Address: HC-61 Box 61200
Austin, NV 89310
Coordinates: 38.8720, -117.5936
Phone: (775) 427-9332
Email: bisp@parks.nv.gov

Google Maps directions Apple Maps Official park map (PDF)

Sources and freshness

Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
Wikidata

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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