Where is Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada, USA?

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Where is Gardnerville Ranchos Located? - Gardnerville Ranchos is a city located in the Douglas County of Nevada, United States. Gardnerville Ranchos lies between 42.959738 Degrees North latitudes and 87.861471 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada

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Where is Gardnerville Ranchos?: The Google Map showing the location of Gardnerville Ranchos in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Where is Gardnerville Ranchos Located?

Gardnerville Ranchos is a city located in the Douglas County of Nevada, United States. Gardnerville Ranchos lies between 42.959738 Degrees North latitudes and 87.861471 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Gardnerville Ranchos city is 11318 people and the city has a total area of 14.95 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGardnerville Ranchos (Census-Designated Place)
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
State CapitalCarson City
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude38.8898°N
Longitude119.7416°W
Elevation4,790 ft (1,460 m)
Land Area7.67 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area7.67 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)11,529 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,503
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 Code32-27000
Congressional DistrictNevada's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada

  • Gardnerville, Nevada — 2 mi North
  • Minden, Nevada — 4 mi North
  • Genoa, Nevada — 6 mi Northwest
  • Johnson Lane, Nevada — 7 mi Northeast
  • Topaz Ranch Estates, Nevada — 22 mi South
  • Carson City, Nevada — 20 mi North
  • Stateline, Nevada — 20 mi West
  • South Lake Tahoe, California — 22 mi West
  • Dayton, Nevada — 30 mi Northeast
  • Virginia City, Nevada — 39 mi North

Driving Distances from Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
GardnervilleNevada25 minutes
MindenNevada410 minutes
GenoaNevada612 minutes
Carson CityNevada2030 minutes
StatelineNevada2035 minutes
South Lake TahoeCalifornia2240 minutes
DaytonNevada3040 minutes
Virginia CityNevada3955 minutes
RenoNevada541 hour
SacramentoCalifornia1412 hours 35 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Gardnerville Ranchos, 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 highway connecting the community with Carson City, Reno, and southern Nevada.
  • Nevada State Route 88 - Scenic highway leading west to California through Carson Pass.
  • Nevada State Route 206 - Connects residential neighborhoods with Gardnerville, Minden, and surrounding Carson Valley communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada

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

Colleges and Universities in Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Western Nevada College – Douglas CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
University of Nevada, RenoPublicUniversityFlagship research university
University of Nevada, Reno at Lake TahoePublicUniversityEnvironmental science and liberal arts
Lake Tahoe Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
Douglas County School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education system

Waterbodies in Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada

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

Golf Courses in Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada

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

Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada — Key Historical Facts

  • Gardnerville Ranchos was developed during the second half of the twentieth century as residential neighborhoods expanded across the Carson Valley.
  • The community grew alongside nearby Gardnerville and Minden, providing housing for families working throughout Douglas County and the Carson City region.
  • Its location along the historic Carson Valley has kept ranching and agriculture closely connected to the area's development.
  • Easy access to Lake Tahoe, Carson City, and the Sierra Nevada has made Gardnerville Ranchos an attractive place for commuters and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
  • Today, the community is one of the largest census-designated places in Douglas County, combining suburban neighborhoods with convenient access to Nevada's historic Carson Valley.

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