This isolated state park sits at 7,000 feet in the Shoshone Mountains, housing both the ghost town of Berlin and the world’s densest concentration of ichthyosaur fossils. The 14-site campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings amid pinyon-juniper woodland. No water, power, or cell service — come prepared. The fossil house protects ancient marine reptiles that died here 225 million years ago when Nevada was under a warm sea.
Access requires 23 miles of maintained gravel road from Gabbs, passable by any vehicle in dry conditions but treacherous when wet. The park operates year-round but snow can close access December through March. Guided fossil house tours run weekends May through October. Campground rarely fills except during the annual Gabbs Days celebration in August.
Ghost town meets prehistoric marine reptiles
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 101 Main Street, Gabbs, Nevada 89409 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Gabbs, Nevada |
| Miles from pavement | 23 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 14 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $10.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | April-October |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |