Where is Kingsbury, Nevada, USA?

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Where is Kingsbury Located? - Kingsbury is a city located in the Guadalupe County of Nevada, United States. Kingsbury lies between 38.4203709 Degrees North latitudes and 81.7906847 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Kingsbury, Nevada

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Where is Kingsbury Located?

Kingsbury is a city located in the Guadalupe County of Nevada, United States. Kingsbury lies between 38.4203709 Degrees North latitudes and 81.7906847 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Kingsbury city is 2313 people and the city has a total area of 21.81 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Kingsbury, Nevada Quick Facts

Property Details
CityKingsbury (Census-Designated Place)
CountyDouglas County
StateNevada
State CapitalCarson City
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude38.9777° N
Longitude119.8747° W
Elevation6,427 ft (1,959 m)
Land Area3.52 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area3.52 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)2,262
Population DensityApproximately 643 per sq mi
ZIP Codes89449
Area Code775
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code32-37900
Congressional DistrictNevada's 2nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Kingsbury

Category Details
Airport NameLake Tahoe Airport (nearest commercial alternative: Reno–Tahoe International Airport)
IATA CodeTVL (Lake Tahoe), RNO (Reno–Tahoe International)
PortNo commercial port
Major HighwaysNevada State Route 207 (Kingsbury Grade), U.S. Route 50 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo direct Amtrak service; nearest station is Reno
Local Bus/Transit ServiceTahoe Transportation District (TTD) seasonal and regional transit
  • Nevada State Route 207 (Kingsbury Grade): Scenic mountain highway connecting Kingsbury with Stateline and the Carson Valley.
  • U.S. Route 50: Major east-west highway providing access to Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, and western Nevada.
  • Nevada State Route 206: Connects nearby communities in the Carson Valley with U.S. Route 395.
  • U.S. Route 395: Principal north-south highway linking the region with Reno, Carson City, and California.

Top Places to Visit in Kingsbury, Nevada

Landmark Name Type
Heavenly Mountain ResortSki Resort
Kingsbury Grade Scenic BywayScenic Drive
Van Sickle Bi-State ParkState Park
Lake Tahoe Nevada State ParkState Park
Stateline Casino DistrictEntertainment District
Edgewood Tahoe Golf CourseGolf Course
Zephyr Cove BeachBeach
Logan Shoals Vista PointScenic Overlook
Cave Rock State ParkNatural Attraction
Tahoe Rim TrailHiking Trail

Driving Distances from Kingsbury, Nevada to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
StatelineNevada310 minutes
South Lake TahoeCalifornia515 minutes
MindenNevada1725 minutes
GardnervilleNevada1830 minutes
Carson CityNevada2740 minutes
Virginia CityNevada431 hour
RenoNevada601 hour 15 minutes
TruckeeCalifornia471 hour
SusanvilleCalifornia1362 hours 45 minutes
SacramentoCalifornia1132 hours 20 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Kingsbury, Nevada

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Lake Tahoe Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
Western Nevada College – Douglas CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical programs
University of Nevada, Reno – Lake Tahoe ProgramsPublicUniversityEnvironmental and research programs
Sierra Nevada University (University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe)PublicUniversityLiberal arts and environmental studies
Douglas County School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education in Douglas County

Waterbodies in Kingsbury, Nevada

Lake Tahoe, Edgewood Creek, Burke Creek, Heavenly Valley Creek, Zephyr Cove, Logan Shoals, Cave Rock, Marlette Lake

Stadiums in Kingsbury

Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Genoa Lakes Golf Club, Carson Valley Golf Course, Lampe Park Baseball Field, Douglas High School Football Stadium

Kingsbury, Nevada — Key Historical Facts

  • Kingsbury developed as a mountain community along the historic Kingsbury Grade, one of the earliest routes connecting the Carson Valley with Lake Tahoe.
  • The area experienced growth during the mid-20th century as Lake Tahoe became a popular destination for skiing, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
  • Construction of nearby Heavenly Mountain Resort helped transform Kingsbury into a year-round residential and vacation community.
  • Kingsbury remains an unincorporated census-designated place within Douglas County and serves as a gateway to Nevada's southeastern Lake Tahoe region.
  • Today, the community is known for its alpine scenery, easy access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to both Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley.

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