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If you’re looking for a fascinating blend of history and nature during your RV camping adventure in northern Nevada, schedule a stop at Dayton State Park. This small 160-acre park on the outskirts of Dayton, along the Carson River, was once a Paiute fishing camp. It was also the site of the first gold discovery in Nevada in 1849. Prospectors favored California’s gold rush instead, but just a few years later, one of the largest silver deposits in the world was discovered in nearby Virginia City. Dayton quickly boomed and hosted the largest of the region’s 21 stamp mills used to extract silver from the rocks mined nearby.

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Getting Outdoors

Dayton State Park isn’t large by any means, but it offers two short hikes worth your attention. The first is a short trail from the campground down to the Carson River, where you can enjoy your lunch and watch for wildlife under the shade of cottonwoods. The second hike takes you through a pedestrian tunnel under the highway and to the remains of the immense Rock Stamp Mill. This mill was built in 1861 and all that's left today are the remains of a large water tank, concrete foundations of the stamp crushers, and other small foundations. You can still make out the remains of the flume that transported water to the mill if you look closely. Both of these hikes are flat and easy.

Camping at Dayton State Park

The Paiute made this area of the Carson River their winter shelter to stay away from the harsh conditions just a few miles away in the mountains. You can book an RV in Lyon County and do that today if you plan to camp during the winter, as this campground is open year-round. You can bring your pets too as long as they’re kept on a leash up to six feet long.

Exploring the Area

There's no shortage of things to explore near Dayton State Park or a bad time of year to go. Many Dayton State Park campers enjoy the fall when the leaves are changing, and Nevadans participate in Nevada Day activities and the World Championship Outhouse Races, both in October. Summer brings car enthusiasts to the area for the Hot August Nights car rally and numerous other nearby camping opportunities. Also be sure to visit Virginia City, just 20 minutes north, while you’re camping in Dayton. This colorful living ghost town features The Way It Was Museum, a fascinating mining museum, and the historic and possibly haunted Mackay Mansion.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Dayton State Park

Jason C.

September, 2025

Super clean and comfortable trailer!
Michelle C.

September, 2025

Kyle the host was amazing!!!
So helpful and coach was awesome!!
Aimee M.

September, 2025

My family and had an absolute fantastic time at the lake. This is largely due to the awesome experience with the camper owners. The camper was fully equipped with all our camping needs, and they are absolutely the best people to work with. We will definitely book again!

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