Lyon County

County Offices
27 S. Main Street
Yerington 776-463-6531
www.lyon-county.org

Chamber of Commerce
227 South Main Street
Yerington 775-463-2245
www.masonvalleychamber.org

Lyon County is nestled in the heart of the Mason Valley, easily accessible to the Nevada State Capital, Carson City. Mason valley area is surrounded by several mountain ranges and is located in a high desert area. This area is also a 90 minute drive from the internationally famous Lake Tahoe recreational area, where one of the world’s most beautiful lakes is surrounded by the splendor of the Sierra Nevada and Pinenut mountains. Lyon County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation – ranking 2nd in 2007. It is also home to many Fortune 500 companies.

Services
State-of-the-art healthcare facilities and services for residents are anchored by the South Lyon Medical Center in Yerington, which offers 24-hour emergency care with a skilled nursing facility, specialty consultant physicians and hospital services. A newly opened 59-bed long-term care facility is available.

Parents will be pleased to know that Lyon County residents are strong supporters of a quality education system and take great pride in the academic and athletic successes of local students. Lyon County School District consists of elementary, middle, and high schools along with administrative and support operations. Options for higher education within a short commute are excellent. Lyon County is home to a Western Nevada Community College campus as well. Students of all ages can enjoy affordable opportunities to launch a four-year degree, continue their education, learn new skills, or explore exciting career fields.

Lifestyle
Lyon County’s location in the high desert enhances its year-round climate, creating an arid atmosphere with warm summers, moderate winters, and cooler nighttime temperatures throughout the four seasons. More than 300 days of sunshine each year ensures abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure in an area that boasts some of America’s most spectacular recreational sites for hiking, biking and boating. Some of the finest downhill skiing and snowboarding resorts in the nation are nestled in the Lake Tahoe region – just 90 minutes away. Residents are able to enjoy common and extreme sports including glider flights, all-terrain vehicle riding, horseback riding, golfing, tennis, ballooning, hunting, trap shooting and fishing.  Newcomers to Lyon County will discover a rare quality of life, combining small-town friendliness and comfort with “at your doorstep” excitement. Festivals are frequent and colorful, whether honoring the past, celebrating major holidays, inviting recreational competition, or showcasing the arts.   With a location near world class outdoor amenities and attractions, spectacular scenery and ideal weather Lyon County is the ideal place to call home.

Dayton

City Hall
775-246-0320

Chamber of Commerce
775-246-7909
www.daytonnvchamber.org

Dayton is known for its beautiful high-desert setting, its historic past, wonderful location, and its proximity to the wonders of Northern Nevada and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. To top it all off, Carson river flows right through the center of the downtown. Dayton is located close to the historic town of Virginia City, Nevada’s state capitol – Carson City and the City of Reno.  The city is home to an Arnold Palmer championship golf course and an airpark with a more than 5,000 foot runway. The downtown of Dayton still holds on to its history as a Nevada mining town, with an easy going lifestyle that reflects an earlier time. But today the town also offers many of the modern conveniences that residents can rely on. The area is home to two medical complexes, two veterinary clinics, several restaurants, casinos and many shopping opportunities. It is also home to four schools, a public library, and museums.  Dayton is a community rich in history and the lure of the gold rush. Residents protect the history of the town and enjoy the lifestyle that living in the community affords them.

Fernley

City Hall
775-784-9800
www.cityoffernley.org

Chamber of Commerce
775-575-4459
www.fernleychamber.org

The City of Fernley is a growing community of more than 20,000 people, situated on Interstate 80, a short 32 miles east of Reno.  Fernley offers its residents a rural lifestyle with urban amenities within a short 30 minute drive. Fernley is located in the Eastern foothills of the Virginia Mountain Range. This location gives the city of Fernley spectacular mountain vistas, adding to the charm of the city. Hiking, camping and water recreational areas are within a short drive from Fernley and the ski resorts of the Lake Tahoe area are only 90 minutes away. Fernley is in the middle of one of the fastest growing areas in the United States, with Lyon County being rated as the 2nd fastest growing county in the country. The city is also home to several facilities for Fortune 500 companies like Amazon.com and Quebecor printing. Fernely offers its residents an easy going lifestyle and a quiet way of life.

Silver Springs

City Hall
775-463-6531

Chamber of Commerce
775-577-4336
www.silverspringsnevada.com

Silver Springs is located at the junction of US 50 and 95-A, in the area of Lyon County known as the Churchill Valley. It is bordered by Lake Lahontan to the east with the Dead Camel Mountains in the background and Churchill Butte dominates the scenery to the southwest. This gives Silver Springs breathtaking scenery in almost every direction of the compass.  This region is steeped in the history of Northern Nevada and the gold rush days.  There is a simpler way of life that can be seen and felt in the area.  Silver Springs is surrounded by entertainment and recreational activities ranging from boating, water skiing, and snow skiing, camping, hunting, and fishing to golfing. Recreation is always just a few minutes away. In addition the area is a short commute to nearby Reno, Sparks, and Carson City. Located less than 45 minutes from these major urban centers, Silver Springs offers a rural lifestyle with a low crime rate; no traffic and a hometown feel that is often Lost in the city.

Yerington

City Hall
775-463-3511
www.yerington.net

Chamber of Commerce
775-463-2245
www.masonvalleychamber.org

The Lyon County seat, Yerington is a town of more than 3,000 residents located along the banks of the Walker River in the Mason Valley an area surrounded by picturesque mountains – all in the high Nevada Desert. The town is home to a traditional and historic downtown that is the heart of the activities in the area. It is home to several restaurants and shops, casinos and offers residents a place to gather and be neighbors. The area is full of history such as ghost towns and mining camps from the 1800’s gold rush days. Its location in northern Nevada’s high desert means that there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like rock climbing or rock hounding, hiking, camping, mountain bike trails, fishing and hunting. Lakes Lahontan, Topaz, Tahoe, Pyramid and Walker are all nearby and offer enthusiasts fishing, swimming, boating and water skiing. The east and west Walker Rivers are located just south of Yerington and are excellent fishing rivers. Residents have several quality schools to choose from and a Western Nevada Community College Campus for higher education. For healthcare the area is home to the South Lyon Medical Center which offers 24-hour emergency care, a skilled nursing facility, specialty consultant physicians and hospital services. It also houses a 59-bed long-term care facility. Within a 90 minute drive residents can find all of the amenities of the Reno-Tahoe area – from casinos to skiing.  Yerington offers its residents an traditional lifestyle that can be enjoyed and savored in our modern times.