Activities, Events and Recreation
At the foot of the Virginia Range, on the banks of the Carson River, Dayton State Park is rich in picturesque beauty as well as gold and silver mining history. The park features the remains of the Rock Point Mill built in 1861, a remnant of Dayton’s mining glory days. Old stone walls from the […]
Camping; RV Dump Station; Flush Restrooms; Group Camping; Picnicking; Group Picnicking; Visitor Center; Trails; Nature Study; Historic Sites; Max. RV size: 40′; Pets Allowed – on lease. Camping: The campground has 22 sites, each with a table, grill and shade ramada. Electric hookups are also available. Sites cannot be reserved. Water and flush restrooms with […]
Park: hours vary by season, see website. Campground: always open – first come, first served, reservations not available Camping: Big Bend boasts a 24-unit campground that is accesible year-round. All sites are on a first come, first served basis, reservations are not available. All sites are designed to accommodate RVs with hook-ups for water, electric […]
No services or facilities, free self guided tour. Belmont Courthouse is located on the southeast slope of the Toquima Range at an elevation of about 8,000 feet. It derives its name from the French “Beaumont” or “beautiful mountain.” Located in central Nevada, about 45 miles north of Tonopah and surrounded by true frontier country, Belmont […]
Nevada State park offering camping, fishing, hiking. Eastern Nevada’s most remote park and is a popular area for hikers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy its primitive and rustic character. The 5,500-acre park is located approximately 34 miles east of Caliente adjacent to the Utah border. Riding ATVs at this time is prohibited inside the park.
Fort Churchill was once an active U.S. Army fort. Built in 1861 to provide protection for early settlers, it was abandoned nine years later. Today the ruins are preserved in a state of arrested decay. A visitor center displays information and artifacts of the fort’s history. The Pony Express and the Overland Telegraph once passed […]
Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada’s first National Conservation Area. The area is 195,819 acres and is visited by more than one million people each year. In marked contrast to a town geared to entertainment and gaming, Red Rock Canyon offers enticements of a different nature including a 13-mile scenic drive, more than 30 […]