Carson, Nevada
Carson is a city of 58,384 people in Carson City, Nevada, founded in 1858.
Why visit Carson
Townapedia lists 62 museums and landmarks, 65 parks and trails, 153 places to eat, 28 places to stay and 33 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chimney Beach, Galaxy Fandango, Nevada State Railroad Museum and Adams House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; December lows average 24°F.
Weather in Carson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carson
Carson City is an independent city and the capital of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,639, making it the 6th most populous city in the state. The majority of the city's population lives in Eagle Valley, on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra Nevada, about 30 miles (50 km) south of Reno. The city is named after the mountain man Kit Carson (1809–1868).
From the Wikipedia article Carson City, Nevada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do33
21 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks62
Adams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
A historic Bungalow/craftsman-style house that was built during 1922-23 by DeWitt Adams
990 North Minnesota Street, Carson City
Carson City Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Post office in Nevada, United States of America
Orion Clemens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Carson City, Nevada, NRHP-listed
502 North Division Street, Carson City
Virginia and Truckee Railway Motor Car 22
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Gasoline-powered railcar at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City in the U.S. state of Nevada
Abraham Curry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Carson City, Nevada, listed on the NRHP in Carson City, Nevada
Bank Saloon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
418 South Carson Street, Carson City
Belknap House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Carson City, Nevada, also known as the Barber-Belknap House, NRHP-listed
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Bowers Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 10.4 mi
Building in Nevada, United States
Brougher Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Carson City, Nevada, United States
Carson & Tahoe Lumber 1 “Glenbrook”
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Preserved American 2-6-0 locomotive
Carson City Mint
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Branch mint in Nevada, United States of America
50 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds65
Eagle Valley Golf Course
Golf course · 3.6 mi
18 hole Par 72 East Course & 18 hole Par 72 West Course
3999 Centennial Park Drive, Carson City
Empire Ranch Golf Course
Golf course · 2.4 mi
3 x 9 hole par 36 Sierra & Comstock & River Courses
1875 Fair Way, Carson City
53 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes153
Capital City Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.4 mi
319 North Carson Street, Carson City
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Juan's Mexican Grill & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
318 North Carson Street, Carson City
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.3 mi
2441 North Carson Street, Carson City
Mo-Th,Su 09:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-24:00
Port of Subs
Restaurant · Sandwich · 3.0 mi
3721 North Carson Street
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
2320 South Carson Street, Carson Quail
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:30; Sa-Su 06:00-18:30
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
1410 East William Street, Carson City
Mo-Th 05:00-21:30, Fr 05:00-22:00, Sa 05:30-22:00, Su 05:30-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
3325 Retail Drive, North Carson Crossing, Carson City
Mo-Su 04:30-20:30
141 more on the map.
History
The Washoe people have inhabited the valley and surrounding areas for about 6,000 years.
The first European Americans to arrive in what is now known as Eagle Valley were John C. Frémont and his exploration party in January 1843. Fremont named the river flowing through the valley Carson River in honor of Kit Carson (1809–1868), the mountain man, explorer, and scout he had hired for his expedition. Later, settlers named the area Washoe in reference to the indigenous people.
By 1851, the Eagle Station ranch along the Carson River was a trading post and stop-over for westbound travelers and wagons on the California Trail's Carson Branch, which ran through Eagle Valley. The valley and the trading post received their name from a bald eagle that was hunted and killed by one of the early settlers and was featured pinned on a wall inside the post.
From the History section of Carson City, Nevada on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay28
Churches and places of worship15
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Carson City Nevada
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
115 North Division Street, Carson City
Hilltop Community Church (Offices, etc.)
Church · 4.0 mi
3588 Romans Road, Carson City
Saint Sebastian of Jackson and San Francisco Serbian Orthodox Mission Parish
Church · Serbian Orthodox · 1.9 mi
1819 North Carson Street, Carson City
Shopping42
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Healthcare12
Map of Carson
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 27°F | 1.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 32°F | 1.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 43°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 49°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 55°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 46°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 36°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 28°F | 0.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 24°F | 1.5 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carson City (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Carson City has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-03-27: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2017-02-17: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2006-06-27: Linehan Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2006-02-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Carson Airport (CSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Indian Hills 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Johnson Lane 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Washoe Valley 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Genoa 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Glenbrook 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Dayton 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- South Lake Tahoe 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Reno 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Truckee 28 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Sparks 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Nevada State Museum, Scott Schrantz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carson City Civic Auditorium, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carson City, NV, USA - panoramio (10), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carson City, NV, USA - panoramio (6), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2015-11-01 11 36 37 View north along Carson Street (U.S. Route 395 Business) just north of Fairview Drive in Carson City, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adams House Carson City, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paul Laxalt State Building, teofilo, CC BY 2.0
- Orion Clemens House 2, Barbmathers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McKeen Motor Car -22 Restoration, Schrantz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bowers Mansion FSA, Arthur Rothstein, Public domain
- Gov. Sadler House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nevada State Capitol, Amadscientist, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sears-Ferris House, Aaron A. Gallup, Public domain
- Meder House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Carson City, Aaron A. Gallup, Public domain
- Stewart Nye Residence, Barbmathers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nevada Govenors Mansion, Davemeistermoab, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Locomotive 27, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Spence House, Barbmathers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (47), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (39), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (41), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (40), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (42), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (44), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (43), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (46), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (45), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (49), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (38), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (51), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (37), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (48), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kitzmeyer Furniture Factory, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (50), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (52), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (53), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (54), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (55), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Prison Hill trail - panoramio (36), Patrick Nouhailler's…, CC BY-SA 3.0
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