Nevada Counties
Nevada, Located in the Western United States, it is characterized by its largely desert and semi-arid climate. Its capital is Carson City, and its largest city is Las Vegas, known internationally for its entertainment and gambling industries. The state is also recognized for its natural attractions, including Lake Tahoe and Great Basin National Park.. There are 17 county in Nevada. You can find the list of these counties and detailed information from the links below.
Clark County
Clark County, population 2,315,963
Washoe County
Washoe County, population 477,082
Lyon County
Lyon County, population 58,319
Though it has fewer than 3 million residents statewide, Nevada's counties offer plenty of sights and attractions. Here are some highlights:
Clark County
Home to Las Vegas, Clark County provides:
- The Las Vegas Strip with its iconic casinos and mega resorts
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for hiking and rock climbing
- Hoover Dam and Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Washoe County
In western Nevada, Washoe County contains:
- The city of Reno known for its casino entertainment and outdoor recreation
- Lake Tahoe straddling the Nevada-California border
- The Great Basin National Park showcasing Lehman Caves
Lyon County
East of Reno, Lyon County offers:
- Carson City, Nevada's capital city, rich in Old West history
- The Silver City and Gold Hill historic mining towns
- Camping along the shores of Lake Topaz
Nye County
The largest county in the continental U.S., Nye County provides:
- Extraterrestrial sights at Area 51 and the Alien Research Center
- Stargazing at Great Basin National Park, a certified Dark Sky Park
- Ghost towns like Rhyolite and Goldfield leftover from a mining boom
Nevada's counties hold cosmopolitan cities, arid desert landscapes, abandoned mining towns, and more for visitors to uncover. The state's diversity often surprises visitors.
| County Name | Population | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 0 | Carson City cities |
| Churchill County | 25,363 | Churchill County cities |
| Clark County | 2,315,963 | Clark County cities |
| Douglas County | 49,088 | Douglas County cities |
| Elko County | 53,006 | Elko County cities |
| Esmeralda County | 886 | Esmeralda County cities |
| Eureka County | 2,065 | Eureka County cities |
| Humboldt County | 16,962 | Humboldt County cities |
| Lander County | 5,514 | Lander County cities |
| Lincoln County | 5,159 | Lincoln County cities |
| Lyon County | 58,319 | Lyon County cities |
| Mineral County | 4,518 | Mineral County cities |
| Nye County | 48,054 | Nye County cities |
| Pershing County | 6,573 | Pershing County cities |
| Storey County | 4,207 | Storey County cities |
| Washoe County | 477,082 | Washoe County cities |
| White Pine County | 9,466 | White Pine County cities |