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Dayton State Park
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The Carson River flows through Dayton State Park and offers fishing and bird watching. The Rock Point Mill, built in 1861, was once used to process rich silver ore from nearby Virginia City. Remnants of the mill are still visible within the park, just west of Hwy 50.

Facilities: Dayton State Park provides picnicking, camping and group use facilities, as well as restrooms.
Camping The park is open year-round with 10 campsites. Camping is first-come, first served and there is usually a campsite available. Campsite is limited to 34 feet total length.
Group Use The group use pavilion has a cold-water sink, electricity, tables and a large BBQ. It is available to rent by the day from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for weddings, reunions, birthdays, kid's parties or just for fun.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Dayton State Park.

Best Time To Visit: Dayton State Park is open year round with summer temperatures ranging from 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit with lows around 40-50 degrees.

Fees: A fee is charged for group use.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Pets are welcome, please keep them on a leash in populated areas and please clean up after them.

Collection of firewood within the park is not allowed. It is available from the host. Your donation contributes directly to park improvements.
Fires are allowed in the provided fire rings and BBQ pits only.
Swimming or playing in or near the canals and headgates is dangerous. Please don't.
Drive only on established roads. All vehicles and drivers must be licensed.
All plants, animals, artifacts, rocks and mineral materials are protected by state law. Leave them where you find them.
No Hunting in Dayton State Park
Quiet hours in the park are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Directions: To reach Dayton State Park from Carson City, take Hwy 50 east for 11 miles to Dayton. The park is located within Dayton.

Address
Dayton State Park
P.O. Box 1478
Dayton, Nevada 89403
Phone
General: (775) 687-5678
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