Fee: Park entry free. Museum admission $1; children 12 and under free.
About this park
Mormon Station State Historic Park, established in 1957, marks the site of Nevada's first permanent, non-native settlement, built in 1851 as a trading post along the California Trail. It sits in Genoa with lush lawns and mature trees at the base of the Sierra Nevada's eastern slope in the Carson River Basin. The park has a reconstructed 1851 trading post that serves as a museum, the 1856 Kinsey House, a 1908 blacksmith shop, a historic stockade, a wagon shed, and the Campbell Homestead with an apple orchard and demonstration garden. Visitors picnic and take self-guided walking tours. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from May through September and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from October through April, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Mormon Station State Historic Park FAQ
Where is Mormon Station State Historic Park located?
Mormon Station State Historic Park is in Genoa, Nevada, at 2295 Main St.. GPS coordinates: 39.00471, -119.84532. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Mormon Station State Historic Park?
Park entry free. Museum admission $1; children 12 and under free. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Mormon Station State Historic Park?
You can call (775) 782-2590 or email mormonstation@parks.nv.gov. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Mormon Station State Historic Park?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Nevada Beach Campground (5.9 mi, reservable)
- Hope Valley (8.7 mi, reservable)
- Fallen Leaf Campground (12.1 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Mormon Station State Historic Park?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.