Mormon Station State Historic Park
Genoa, NV
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.
Mormon Station State Historic Park sits in the middle of the town of Genoa, Nevada, at about 4,807 feet (roughly 1,465 meters). The small 3.54-acre park commemorates the first permanent non-Native settlement in Nevada, founded by Mormon pioneers and used by travelers on the California Trail.
The exhibits are housed in a replica of the 1851 trading post. A large fire in June 1910 destroyed buildings in Genoa, including what remained of Mormon Station. Reconstruction began in 1947 with $5,000 from the Nevada Legislature, and the site has been part of the Nevada Division of State Parks since 1957. The museum displays original pioneer artifacts.
The park is always accessible and admission is free. The museum costs $1 (children 12 and under free) and is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from May to September, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. from October to April, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (as of October 2026, check in advance).
- 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
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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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)