Nevada County, Administrative county in California, United States.
Nevada County spans across 2,524 square kilometers in California, featuring Nevada City as its capital and Grass Valley as major population centers.
The county formed in 1851 during the California Gold Rush period, when thousands of miners settled in the region seeking fortune.
Nevada County maintains numerous historical buildings from the 1850s, with Nevada City presenting architecture that reflects the Gold Rush period.
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors holds regular public meetings at the Eric Rood Administrative Center in Nevada City.
South Yuba River Citizens League coordinates annual cleanups that removed 135 tons of waste from local watersheds.
Location: California
Inception: 1851
Capital city: Nevada City
Shares border with: Sierra County, Yuba County, Placer County, Washoe County
Website: http://mynevadacounty.com
GPS coordinates: 39.30000,-120.77000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
Donner Pass
38.7 km
Interstate 80 in California
13.6 km
Donner Memorial State Park
45.5 km
Empire Mine State Historic Park
25.9 km
Tahoe National Forest
24.2 km
New Bullards Bar Reservoir
33.5 km
Emigrant Gap
9 km
Hell Hole Reservoir
40.8 km
New Bullards Bar Dam
33.9 km
South Yuba River State Park
36.7 km
Bridgeport Covered Bridge
36.6 km
Scotts Flat Reservoir
14.2 km
Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
62.1 km
Sugar Pine Reservoir
18.6 km
Englebright Lake
43.6 km
Home of Lola Montez
27 km
Mount Pluto, California
54.7 km
French Meadows Reservoir
33.4 km
Boca Reservoir
59 km
Castle Peak
37 km
Placer County Big Trees Grove
31.7 km
North Star House
28.9 km
Granite Chief Wilderness
45.3 km
Granite Chief
43.1 km
Nevada City Downtown Historic District
21.8 km
Lake Spaulding Dam
11.3 km
Donner Peak
39.4 km
Englebright Dam
43.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes