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History is the focal point of this 160-acre park in western Nevada. Once a Paiute Native American camping ground, this was also the site of the state's first gold strike and one of the first permanent European-American settlements.
The park contains the ruins of the Rock Point Mill, which processed ore from the Comstock Lode until 1920.
Dayton State Park also offers a variety of recreational opportunities in and around the Carson River.
Anglers try for trout, catfish, bluegill and carp. When water levels permit, swimmers also use the river.
Birds, too, are attracted by the water. A variety of ducks and geese, as well as quail, flickers, orioles, owls and raptors reside here.
There are three miles of hiking trails and 10 basic campsites, available on a first-come, first-served basis. An RV dump station is provided.
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A wedding party uses a picnic pavilion at Dayton State Park.
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