Zephyr Cove Nevada Map

About Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Zephyr Cove is a locality in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It is a small community with a population of 562. The population density is 104.4 people per km². Zephyr Cove is located at 39.0021°N, 119.9560°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89448.

Zephyr Cove rests on the western shore of a vast, cerulean expanse, a place where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the shimmering waters of Lake Tahoe. It lies 15.1 miles south-west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 222°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-north-east of Lake Tahoe. The air here, crisp and pine-scented, carries the murmur of wind through ancient cedars and the distant cry of gulls. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of coniferous forests, slope down towards the lake, their rugged contours softened by the golden light that spills across the landscape as the sun begins its descent. The shoreline is a mosaic of smooth, sun-bleached granite and stretches of fine, pale sand, inviting quiet contemplation of the immense, blue world stretching out before it. The history of Zephyr Cove is as clear and deep as the lake it borders, a story shaped by the transient dreams of early settlers and the enduring allure of natural beauty. Once a stopping point for prospectors and loggers, its character has evolved, its economy now largely tethered to the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the unparalleled recreational opportunities. The iconic Zephyr Cove Resort, with its rustic charm and beachfront access, serves as a focal point, a place where the echoes of past eras mingle with the laughter of present-day vacationers. This locality, more than just a dot on a map, feels like a living breath of mountain air, a testament to the enduring power of its spectacular setting and the simple pleasures it offers.

About This Zephyr Cove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Zephyr Cove, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.00213, -119.956014. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Zephyr Cove and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Zephyr Cove includes the ZIP code (89448), telephone area code (775), county seat of Douglas County (Minden), and school district assignment (Douglas County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Zephyr Cove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.