Carson Valley is easily accessible via four lane Highway 395; just 15 miles South of Carson City, the State Capital, and a beautiful 15-minute drive from famous Lake Tahoe. This breathtaking Valley can be found nestled between the majestic rise of the Sierra Nevada and the haunting beauty of the Pinenut Mountains.  A perfect place to experience the best of Nevada!

Close proximity to the mountains causes one of the greatest temperature ranges in the continental United States.  The climate is arid with warm summers, moderate winters and cool night temperatures year-round.  The distinction of all four seasons can be enjoyed.  Experience beautiful Nevada skies, spectacular sunsets and over 295 days of sunshine.

Our valley has a rich historical heritage dating back to the 1850’s when it became one of the favored stopping places for immigrants in wagons and on horseback.  Your visit would not be complete without an outing to Genoa, Nevada’s oldest permanent settlement.  Genoa will take you back to the days when the Valley was a bustling agricultural center for miners of the Comstock Lode.  Stop by the Mormon Station State Park and read about the exploits of Snowshoe Thompson and his epic sojourns across the frozen Sierras. 

Take a self-guided walking/driving tour of historic and recreational points of interest.  See our "Maps" sections view a Walking/Driving Tour Map.