Where is Gardnerville, Nevada, USA?

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Where is Gardnerville Located? - Gardnerville is a city located in the Douglas County of Nevada, United States. Gardnerville lies between 39.2667418 Degrees North latitudes and 81.5615135 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Gardnerville, Nevada

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Where is Gardnerville Located?

Gardnerville is a city located in the Douglas County of Nevada, United States. Gardnerville lies between 39.2667418 Degrees North latitudes and 81.5615135 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Gardnerville city is 6211 people and the city has a total area of 4.8 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Gardnerville, Nevada Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGardnerville (Census-Designated Place)
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
State CapitalCarson City
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude38.9414°N
Longitude119.7496°W
Elevation4,790 ft (1,460 m)
Land Area4.81 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area4.81 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)6,229 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,295
ZIP Codes89410, 89460
Area Code775
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code32-26900
Congressional DistrictNevada's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Gardnerville, Nevada

  • Minden, Nevada — 2 mi North
  • Genoa, Nevada — 5 mi Northwest
  • Johnson Lane, Nevada — 5 mi East
  • Indian Hills, Nevada — 14 mi North
  • Carson City, Nevada — 17 mi North
  • Stateline, Nevada — 18 mi West
  • South Lake Tahoe, California — 20 mi West
  • Topaz Ranch Estates, Nevada — 24 mi South
  • Dayton, Nevada — 27 mi Northeast
  • Virginia City, Nevada — 36 mi North

Driving Distances from Gardnerville, Nevada

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MindenNevada25 minutes
GenoaNevada510 minutes
Carson CityNevada1725 minutes
StatelineNevada1830 minutes
South Lake TahoeCalifornia2035 minutes
DaytonNevada2735 minutes
Virginia CityNevada3650 minutes
RenoNevada521 hour
TruckeeCalifornia661 hour 20 minutes
SacramentoCalifornia1392 hours 30 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Gardnerville, Nevada

TransportationDetails
Airport NameMinden-Tahoe Airport
IATA CodeMEV
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysUS Route 395, Nevada State Route 88, Nevada State Route 206
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo local passenger rail; nearest Amtrak station is in Reno
Local Bus/Transit ServiceDouglas Area Rural Transit (DART)
  • US Route 395 - Main north-south highway connecting Gardnerville with Carson City, Reno, and California.
  • Nevada State Route 88 - Scenic route leading southwest through Carson Pass into California.
  • Nevada State Route 206 (Muller Lane) - Important east-west route serving neighborhoods and ranches across Carson Valley.

What are top Places to Visit in Gardnerville, Nevada

Landmark NameType
Carson Valley Museum & Cultural CenterMuseum
Heritage ParkPark
Lampe ParkPark
Sharkey's CasinoCasino
Mormon Station State Historic ParkHistoric Site
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic ParkHistoric Site
Carson ValleyScenic Area
Jobs Peak Ranch TrailNatural Attraction
Minden ParkPark
Heavenly Mountain ResortMountain Resort

Colleges and Universities in Gardnerville, Nevada

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Western Nevada College – Douglas CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
University of Nevada, RenoPublicUniversityResearch and professional education
Lake Tahoe Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAcademic transfer and workforce training
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake TahoePublicUniversityEnvironmental and liberal arts programs
Douglas County School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Gardnerville, Nevada

East Fork Carson River, West Fork Carson River, Carson River, Topaz Lake, Lake Tahoe, Clear Creek, Indian Creek, Heavenly Valley Creek, Marlette Lake, Washoe Lake

Golf Courses in Gardnerville, Nevada

Carson Valley Golf Course, Genoa Lakes Golf Club (Lakes Course), Genoa Lakes Golf Club (Ranch Course), Silver Oak Golf Course, Sunridge Golf Club, Dayton Valley Golf Club, Empire Ranch Golf Club

Gardnerville, Nevada — Key Historical Facts

  • Gardnerville was founded in 1879 and named after local merchant Lawrence Gilman Gardner, who established one of the area's earliest trading businesses.
  • The community grew as an agricultural and ranching center, serving farmers and livestock producers throughout the fertile Carson Valley.
  • The arrival of the Virginia and Truckee Railway branch in the early twentieth century improved transportation and supported regional economic growth.
  • Gardnerville developed a strong Basque cultural heritage, and the community remains known for its Basque restaurants, festivals, and traditions.
  • Today, Gardnerville preserves its historic downtown while serving as one of Douglas County's primary commercial and residential communities.

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