Douglas County offers the facilities and amenities of a metropolitan area, yet remains pleasantly rural with easy access to all services. Centrally located just 15 minutes south of Nevada’s state capital and a 20-minute drive from the truly one-ofa-kind Lake Tahoe with all its summer and winter activities, Douglas County is recognized as the gem of Northern Nevada – a hidden jewel. Here you can still find miles of open space, expansive ranches and farms, many historical sites and displays, along with a wealth of outdoor recreation activities.