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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park

Its 14 sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $15/night ($20 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is a State Park campground near Austin, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Austin, Nevada

The park's Fossil Shelter, reached by a short trail from the campgroundThe ghost town of Berlin, an 1890s gold mining camp about 2 miles from the campgroundIchthyosaur fossils left in place inside the park's Fossil Shelter, a short walk from the campgroundPinyon and juniper woodland on the slopes near the Fossil Shelter and campground, looking southwest toward Ione ValleyAn old stone building on the road between the campground area and the Fossil Shelter in Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
The park's Fossil Shelter, reached by a short trail from the campgroundThe ghost town of Berlin, an 1890s gold mining camp about 2 miles from the campgroundIchthyosaur fossils left in place inside the park's Fossil Shelter, a short walk from the campgroundPinyon and juniper woodland on the slopes near the Fossil Shelter and campground, looking southwest toward Ione ValleyAn old stone building on the road between the campground area and the Fossil Shelter in Berlin-Ichthyosaur State ParkThe machine shop and old equipment in the ghost town of Berlin, inside the state parkThe mill building in the Berlin ghost town, Berlin-Ichthyosaur State ParkAn ichthyosaur mural at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park1 / 8

The park's Fossil Shelter, reached by a short trail from the campground. Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None
Max RV length
25 ft
Cell service
No coverage
Shade
Some shade

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park sits inside Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Each unit's rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Ichthyosaur Fossil Shelter: A short trail between campsites 8 and 9 leads to a shelter housing fossilized remains of Ichthyosaurs, marine reptiles that swam a sea covering this area about 225 million years ago. The ghost town of Berlin, an 1890s gold mining camp, sits about 2 miles from the campground. (parks.nv.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$15/night ($20 non-NV)
Booking window
3 days to 11 months ahead
Cancellations
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24

Sites and hookups

Total sites
14
Hookups
None
Max RV length
25 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: hipcamp.com, accessed 2026-09-26; campsitephotos.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: leg.state.nv.us, accessed 2026-09-27

Access and cell service

Cell service, reported
No coverage
Shade
Some shade
Elevation
6,875 ft

38.8720, -117.5936 in Nye. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is open year-round . In winter: water off, per the managing agency.

Sources: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-27; campsitephotos.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park?
Sites at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park are reserved through Reserve Nevada (https://www.reservenevada.com). Booking window: 3 days to 11 months ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park?
Camping at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park costs $15/night ($20 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park?
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.
How many campsites does Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park have?
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park has 14 campsites.
Does Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park have RV hookups?
No. Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 25 feet and there is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park?
Yes, Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park.
When is Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park open?
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is open year-round.
Is Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park open in winter?
Yes, Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is open year-round; in winter the water is shut off.
How long can you stay at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park?
The stay limit at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park. Visitor reports on record agree. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park?
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is managed by the state park system.

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Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night ($20 non-NV)
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