Located at the foot of the Virginia Range on the banks of the Carson River, Dayton State Park is a 152-acre state park and public recreation area in the town of Dayton, 12 miles east of Carson City, that offers a variety of recreational activities and outdoor pursuits.

The park is divided into two sections by U.S. Route 50, namely the lower and upper sections, each with their own character and features. The lower part offers excellent walking and hiking trails along the banks of the ever-changing Carson River, dense woodlands that teem with birds and wildlife, a campground, and group picnic areas. The upper section is home to the site and the remains of the Rock Point Stamp Mill, a remnant of Dayton’s mining glory days, which was built in 1861 to process silver ore mined from the Comstock Lode in Silver City and Virginia City.

Address: US-50, Dayton, NV 89403, Phone: 775-687-5678

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