The Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is located 23 miles east of Gabbs, on State Route 884, in the central Nevada Shoshone Mountain Range. The park is open year round but extreme winter weather may prohibit travel. The Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park was first established in 1957 to protect and display North America's most abundant concentration and largest known Ichthyosaur fossils (over 50 feet long). (An Ichthyosaur is a prehistoric marine reptile.) The park also preserves the turn-of-the-20th century mining town of Berlin as well as the Diana Mine. Enjoy camping, hiking, and picnicking. There are campsites available, some suitable for RVs up to 25 ft. Take a self-guided tour of the Berlin town site. There are viewing windows and information at the Fossil Shelter if you cannot attend a Fossil Shelter tour. Come explore Nevada's rich history with us.

Tour Schedule: (subject to change)
Berlin Town Site Tour - self-guided
Fossil Shelter Tour - 40 minutes
   Memorial Day to Labor Day
      Mon-Fri at 10 am & 2 pm
      Sat-Sun at 10 am, 12 pm & 2 pm
   March 15th to Memorial Day
      Sat-Sun at 10 am & 2 pm (or by advance reservation)
   November 15th to March 15th (advance reservation only)
Diana Mine Tour - 60 minutes (tours limited to 8 persons)
   Fri-Sun at 11 am
   October 15th to April 15th - not offered for protection of wintering bats

For Tour Reservations:
  Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park
  775-964-2440
  775-964-2012 (fax)

For Information:
  Nevada Division of State Parks
  1300 S. Curry St.
  Carson City, NV 89703-5202
  775-687-4384
  website: www.parks.nv.gov