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Mormon Station State Historic Park

Genoa, NV

History

A replica of the 1851 trading post that marked the first permanent settlement in Nevada, in the village of Genoa below the Carson Range. It is small, with a museum in the stockade.

Nearest town
Genoa, NV
Category
History & culture
GPS
39.0038, -119.8457

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Silver City RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Mormon Station State Historic Park · 202 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Carson RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    9 mi from Mormon Station State Historic Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
  • D.L Bliss State Park - Beach CampCampsite
    14 mi from Mormon Station State Historic Park
    TentsCaravans
  • Concours Parts & AccessoriesMotorhome stopover
    15 mi from Mormon Station State Historic Park
    MotorhomesFree
  • Caples Lake CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Mormon Station State Historic Park
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
  • Kirkwood CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Mormon Station State Historic Park
    TentsToiletsDogs allowed

All campsites in Nevada · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mormon Station State Historic Park?

Mormon Station State Historic Park is in Genoa, NV, at GPS 39.0038, -119.8457. It is about 6 mi from Zephyr Cove.

Can you camp near Mormon Station State Historic Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Carson Valley Inn RV Resort, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 65 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mormon Station State Historic Park?

Mormon Station State Historic Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pyramid Lake, the Comstock and Lake Tahoe’s east shore.

What is there to see near Mormon Station State Historic Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Nevada State Railroad Museum (11 mi), Sand Harbor (14 mi), Emerald Bay (15 mi) and Virginia City (24 mi).

When is the best time to visit Mormon Station State Historic Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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