Economic development for Douglas County is the responsibility of NNDA
Centrally located in western Nevada, at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Pacific Time Zone
Encompasses the south shore of Lake Tahoe
Includes the Gardnerville-Ranchos U.S. Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA) which is part of the Carson City U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
Pro-business tax structure and regulatory environment
Minden is the county seat
Served by Western Nevada College which has a campus in Minden
Land mass of 751 mi2 (1,945 km2)
Population >48,000
Elevations from 4,625 feet (1,410 meters) at the valley floor to 9,500 feet (2,896 meters) at East Peak
Easy access to elected and government officials
Minden-Tahoe Airport, a full-service general aviation non-towered facility serves diverse aviation uses, including business flights and sports aviation. The area is recognized as one of the best locations in the world for glider flying.
Key Industry Sectors
→ Manufacturing
→ Agriculture
→ Tourism
→ Construction
In addition to Lake Tahoe and its amenities, Douglas County offers
→ 7 parks
→ 6 Golf Courses
→ 2 disc golf courses
→ Topaz Lake Recreation Area (camping, fishing boating)
Douglas County Filming Locations Project
→ Filming Location Submission Fillable Form
→ Filming Location Submission Guidelines
→ Filming Locations Presentation
The majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains are the backdrop for the Carson River
near Genoa, the Birthplace of Nevada
