Dayton State Park
2 notices: Fire Restrictions in Place · Dayton RV Dump Station Closed — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $5 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(775) 867-3001
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction Fire Restrictions in Place
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Dayton RV Dump Station Closed
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Lyon County, about 11 miles northeast of Carson, Dayton State Park covers about 128 acres.
Visitors come for historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Always Open
Hours: Open seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day use entrance fee | $5 · vehicle |
| Day use entrance fee | $10 · vehicle |
| Camping | $15 · vehicle |
| Camping | $20 · vehicle |
| Bike in | $2 · walk-in |
Official wording
Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) Bike in: $2.00 per bike
Nevada park passes
- All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
- Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
- Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details
From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveNevada
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping: There are ten campsites at the park that can accommodate 34' RVs, with picnic tables and barbecues. A dump station and restrooms with flush toilets are also available. The camping limit is seven days in a 30-day period.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingFishingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: Two short hikes can take you from the campground to the Carson River or to the Rock Mill Site.
Fishing
Fishing: Catch-and-release bank fishing techniques are used to catch walleye, white bass, the hybrid wiper, catfish, trout and other game fish. The Nevada Department of Wildlife maintains fishing regulations. See a Health Warning from the Department of Wildlife on consumption of fish.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Fishing: Catch-and-release bank fishing techniques are used to catch walleye, white bass, the hybrid wiper, catfish, trout and other game fish. The Nevada Department of Wildlife maintains fishing regulations. See a Health Warning from the Department of Wildlife on consumption of fish.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Collection of firewood within the park is not allowed. Fires are allowed only in the provided fire rings and barbecue pits. Swimming or playing in or near the canals and head gates is dangerous and is not allowed. Drive only on established roads. All vehicles and drivers must be licensed. Hunting is not permitted in the park. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Getting there
- Address
- 825 US Hwy 50 East
Dayton, NV 89403 - Nearest town
- Carson — about 11 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.2491, -119.5876
- Phone
- (775) 867-3001
- daytonsp@parks.nv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 30, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology