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Dayton State Park

Its 10 sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $15/night ($20 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Dayton State Park is a State Park campground near Dayton, Nevada.

Closed Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Dayton, Nevada

The Carson River in fall color at Dayton, the river that runs along Dayton State ParkA western fence lizard photographed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service at Dayton State ParkRiparian habitat along the Carson River in Dayton State Park
The Carson River in fall color at Dayton, the river that runs along Dayton State ParkA western fence lizard photographed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service at Dayton State ParkRiparian habitat along the Carson River in Dayton State Park1 / 3

The Carson River in fall color at Dayton, the river that runs along Dayton State Park. Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by
State Park
Max RV length
34 ft

It sits right at the edge of Dayton State Park; its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Rock Point Mill ruins: The park preserves the ruins of the Rock Point stamp mill, built in 1861 to process silver ore from the Comstock Lode, with wooden flumes that once carried water from the Carson River. Visible remains include concrete water tanks, stamp battery footings and building foundations. (en.wikipedia.org)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$15/night ($20 non-NV)
Booking window
3 days to 11 months ahead
Cancellations
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24

Sites and hookups

Total sites
10
Max RV length
34 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24

Rules

Stay limit
7 days in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: leg.state.nv.us, accessed 2026-09-27

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,360 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

39.2491, -119.5876 in Lyon. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Dayton State Park is open year-round .

Source: en.wikipedia.org, accessed 2026-09-26

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-26: RV dump station closed until further notice, per a posted park alert.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Dayton State Park?
Sites at Dayton State Park are reserved through Reserve Nevada (https://www.reservenevada.com). Booking window: 3 days to 11 months ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Dayton State Park?
Camping at Dayton State Park costs $15/night ($20 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Dayton State Park?
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.
How many campsites does Dayton State Park have?
Dayton State Park has 10 campsites.
Are dogs allowed at Dayton State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dayton State Park.
When is Dayton State Park open?
As of 2026-09-26: RV dump station closed until further notice, per a posted park alert. Normally, it is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Dayton State Park?
The stay limit at Dayton State Park is 7 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Dayton State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Dayton State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Dayton State Park. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Dayton State Park?
Dayton State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Dayton State Park

fishypedia.com · 2.9 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is American Flat Wash, whose mapped center point is 2.9 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: American Flat Wash fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 29 miles

Boca Reservoir's mapped center point is 29 miles from Dayton State Park in a straight line. Current water level: Boca Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Carson River fishing (9.1 miles) , Washoe Lake fishing (11 miles) , Little Washoe Lake fishing (12 miles) , Davis Creek Pond fishing (13 miles) , and Wilson Common Pond fishing (13 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs, waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Dayton State Park, in straight-line miles: Carson Hot Springs (hot spring, 9.6 miles), Steamboat Hot Springs (hot spring, 13 miles), Kings Canyon Falls (waterfall, 14 miles), Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 19 miles), and Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Washoe Lake State Park Carson City · State Park Season Year-round Fee $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV) Reservable Davis Creek Campground Washoe Valley · County Season Year-round Fee $30/site/night (7 people, 1 vehicle); $6 per extra vehicle, $1 per pet

More campgrounds: camping near Dayton and campgrounds in Lyon.

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Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night ($20 non-NV)
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