Washoe County Map, Nevada

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Washoe County, Nevada

Washoe County is up in northwestern Nevada, bordering California and Oregon. It’s a place where glitzy casinos and untamed wilderness sit side by side. Reno, the “Biggest Little City in the World,” is the star of the show.

But venture beyond the neon and you’ll discover a different world. Lake Tahoe’s crystal-clear waters draw tourists all day long. The Sierra Nevada mountains loom large, offering world-class skiing in winter and hiking in summer. This county’s got range, from the Black Rock Desert’s endless playa to the lush Tahoe Meadows.

Washoe’s history runs deep, from the native peoples to silver miners to modern-day tech entrepreneurs. Despite the urban sprawl, there’s still plenty of open space where wild horses roam free. It’s a place where you can hit the slots and bag a mountain peak in the same day.

Category	Details
County Name	Washoe County
County Seat	Reno
Population	Approximately 520,000
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Reno, Sparks, Incline Village, Sun Valley, Verdi, Wadsworth, Gerlach
Interstates and Highways	Interstate 80, Interstate 580, U.S. Highway 395, Nevada State Route 431
FIPS Code	32-031
Total Area (Land and Water)	6,542 square miles (6,302 sq mi land, 240 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Lake County, Oregon (North), Harney County, Oregon (Northeast), Humboldt County (East), Pershing County (East), Churchill County (East), Lyon County (Southeast), Storey County (South), Carson City (South), Placer County, California (Southwest), Nevada County, California (West), Sierra County, California (West), Lassen County, California (West), Modoc County, California (West)
Time Zone	Pacific Time Zone (PT)
State	Nevada
Coordinates	39.5296° N, 119.8138° W
Etymology	Named after the Washoe people, Native Americans who lived in the area
Major Landmarks	Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, Mount Rose, Rancho San Rafael Park, National Automobile Museum
Website	Washoe County Website