Nevada State Route 28
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State Route 28 is a 16.2 miles (26.1 km) road that runs along the northeastern shore of Lake Tahoe
. The road has been designated as the north piece of the Lake Tahoe–Eastshore Drive Scenic Byway as part of the National Scenic Byway
program. (The byway continues south on US 50 to Stateline.) The highway is one of three Nevada state routes to continue into California with the same number, the others being State Route 88
and State Route 266
.
The highway serves Douglas County
and Washoe County
as well as a rural part of Carson City
SR 28 begins at U.S. Route 50 in Douglas County, Nevada
. It heads north from here, forming part of the boundary of Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park until crossing into Carson City
. The highway then enters Washoe County
and where the highway enters Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
. It then turns northwest, running through Incline Village. In western Incline Village, SR 28 junctions with State Route 431
, which is a direct link to Reno
to the northeast. Just short of the California state line, it turns south to run parallel to the line and finally crosses into California
at Crystal Bay. The road continues west of the California border as State Route 28.
s in the timber industry since 1880.
The highway gained fame for many years as the location of the Ponderosa Ranch
, filming location of the television series Bonanza
.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States. At a surface elevation of , it is located along the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America. Its depth is , making it the USA's second-deepest...
. The road has been designated as the north piece of the Lake Tahoe–Eastshore Drive Scenic Byway as part of the National Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for its archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities. The program was established by Congress in 1991 to preserve and protect the nation's scenic but often...
program. (The byway continues south on US 50 to Stateline.) The highway is one of three Nevada state routes to continue into California with the same number, the others being State Route 88
Nevada State Route 88
State Route 88 is a state highway in Douglas County, Nevada. It runs from California State Route 88 at the California state line along Woodfords Road to U.S. Route 395 in Minden. Prior to 1957, the highway existed as State Route 37...
and State Route 266
Nevada State Route 266
State Route 266 is a state highway in Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA. It connects the routing of California State Route 266 east to U.S. Route 95 via the town of Lida...
.
The highway serves Douglas County
Douglas County, Nevada
Douglas County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of 2000, the population was 41,259. As of 2010, the population was estimated to be 46,997.- History :...
and Washoe County
Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. The population was 421,407 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Reno. Washoe County includes the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.-History:...
as well as a rural part of Carson City
Carson City, Nevada
The Consolidated Municipality of Carson City is the capital of the state of Nevada. The words Consolidated Municipality refer to a series of changes in 1969 which abolished Ormsby County and merged all the settlements contained within its borders into Carson City. Since that time Carson City has...
Route description
Douglas County, Nevada
Douglas County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of 2000, the population was 41,259. As of 2010, the population was estimated to be 46,997.- History :...
. It heads north from here, forming part of the boundary of Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park until crossing into Carson City
Carson City, Nevada
The Consolidated Municipality of Carson City is the capital of the state of Nevada. The words Consolidated Municipality refer to a series of changes in 1969 which abolished Ormsby County and merged all the settlements contained within its borders into Carson City. Since that time Carson City has...
. The highway then enters Washoe County
Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. The population was 421,407 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Reno. Washoe County includes the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.-History:...
and where the highway enters Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is the principal U.S. National Forest located in the U.S. state of Nevada. With an area of , it is the largest National Forest of the United States outside of Alaska...
. It then turns northwest, running through Incline Village. In western Incline Village, SR 28 junctions with State Route 431
Nevada State Route 431
State Route 431 , commonly known as the Mount Rose Highway, is a 24.4 mile two lane highway in Washoe County, Nevada that connects Incline Village-Crystal Bay at Lake Tahoe with Reno. The highway, a Nevada Scenic Byway, takes its name from Mount Rose, which lies just off the highway...
, which is a direct link to Reno
Reno, Nevada
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area...
to the northeast. Just short of the California state line, it turns south to run parallel to the line and finally crosses into California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
at Crystal Bay. The road continues west of the California border as State Route 28.
History
The Route 28 corridor has been used for flumeFlume
A flume is an open artificial water channel, in the form of a gravity chute, that leads water from a diversion dam or weir completely aside a natural flow. Often, the flume is an elevated box structure that follows the natural contours of the land. These have been extensively used in hydraulic...
s in the timber industry since 1880.
The highway gained fame for many years as the location of the Ponderosa Ranch
Ponderosa Ranch
The Ponderosa Ranch was a theme park based on the popular 1960s television western Bonanza which housed the affluent land, timber and livestock-rich Cartwright family. The amusement park operated in Incline Village, Nevada, near Lake Tahoe, from 1967 until 2004...
, filming location of the television series Bonanza
Bonanza
Bonanza is an American western television series that both ran on and was a production of NBC from September 12, 1959 to January 16, 1973. Lasting 14 seasons and 430 episodes, it ranks as the second longest running western series and still continues to air in syndication. It centers on the...
.
Major intersections
- Note: Mileposts in Nevada reset at county lines; the start and end mileposts for each county are given in the county column.
County Location Mile Roads Intersected Notes Douglas Douglas County, NevadaDouglas County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of 2000, the population was 41,259. As of 2010, the population was estimated to be 46,997.- History :...
DO 0.00-1.230.00 Lake Tahoe – Nevada State Park Carson City Carson City, NevadaThe Consolidated Municipality of Carson City is the capital of the state of Nevada. The words Consolidated Municipality refer to a series of changes in 1969 which abolished Ormsby County and merged all the settlements contained within its borders into Carson City. Since that time Carson City has...
CC 0.00-3.95Hidden Cove Washoe Washoe County, NevadaWashoe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. The population was 421,407 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Reno. Washoe County includes the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area.-History:...
WA 0.00-10.99Sand Harbor Incline Village 4.98 Lakeshore Drive 10.99