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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park

Gabbs, Nevada

Ghost mining town beside a fossil shelter with ichthyosaur bones, with a small campground.

Price
Day-use fee
Booking
Best to book
Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
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A preserved 1890s gold camp where you can walk through the old mill. A short drive away a barn protects the remains of giant marine reptiles. Camp in the park for a quiet night.

Good to know

  • Fossil shelter tours run on a schedule, check ahead
  • Remote, bring supplies
Getting there
Sealed road most of the way, short gravel
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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