Incline Village

Incline Village is a community on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in Nevada, set at 1962 meters (6437 feet) elevation in mountainous terrain. It spreads across forested slopes with residential neighborhoods scattered among pine trees and descending toward the clear water of the lake.

The Sierra Nevada Wood and Lumber Company established a logging settlement in 1882 to supply timber for the mining town of Virginia City. After the timber industry declined the area was transformed into a residential community starting in the 1960s.

The name refers to the steep incline of the tramway that once carried timber down to the lakeshore. Today local street names and the community character preserve this connection to the logging past.

In January temperatures drop to around 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) while in July they reach around 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit) with 388 centimeters (153 inches) of snow annually. The elevation means weather can change quickly so layered clothing works well for outdoor activities.

The University of Nevada operates a campus here that specializes in environmental studies and Lake Tahoe ecology. Students and researchers work directly on the lakeshore studying water quality and the effects of human activity.

Location: Washoe County

Elevation above the sea: 1,962 m

GPS coordinates: 39.24583,-119.95000

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:30