Nevada’s first permanent non-native settlement site in Genoa, founded in 1851 as a California Trail trading post before the Sierra crossing. The state historic park includes a reconstructed 1851 stockade museum, the 1856 Kinsey House, blacksmith shop, and shaded picnic grounds in the heart of Genoa.
Field facts
| Region | Douglas County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.0047, -119.8475 |
| Access | 2295 Main Street, Genoa; paved town streets off NV-206/207 |
| Established as park | 1957 |
| Museum | Seasonal hours; $1 adult admission (children 12 and under free) |
| Trail context | Carson Route of the California Trail |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- CampgroundZephyr Cove RV & Campground8.5 km away
- CampgroundNevada Beach Campground9.4 km away
- Rec areaLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit13.5 km away
- CampgroundHOPE VALLEY13.9 km away
- CampgroundBadgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort18.4 km away
- CampgroundFALLEN LEAF CAMPGROUND19.3 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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