Rising to new heights
About the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
The University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe's Wayne L. Prim Campus, nestled among the pines of the Sierra Nevada, serves as the intellectual, cultural beacon of Lake Tahoe. The University of Nevada, Reno began operations on the campus on July 1, 2022, after entering into an agreement to acquire Sierra Nevada University. Sustainability and environmental stewardship remain at the core of all teaching, research and outreach.
Unique to our campus are the cross-collaborations between scientists, visual artists, musicians, journalists, and creative writers to convey theories and practices in sustainability in new, impactful ways. The campus serves as an epicenter of cutting-edge collaborations and interdisciplinary activities aimed at inspiring the protection of the most precious natural environments.
Our impact around the lake
Lake Tahoe Wayne L. Prim Campus
This 18-acre setting in Incline Village includes 10 classrooms, two meeting rooms, event spaces, a cafeteria and catering service, two art galleries, the Holman Arts & Media Center, laboratories, office spaces, 88 dorm rooms and the Lou Sardella Student Commons Lawn.
The campus, built with sustainability in mind, was named after Sierra Nevada University Chair Emeritus, a longtime donor and Tahoe-area philanthropist committed to education and the arts, Wayne L. Prim.
Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area
The Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area (Whittell) is a 2,650-acre forested property owned by the University of Nevada, Reno and administered by Research & Innovation at the University. The original 2,550 acres were gifted to the University by George Whittell in 1959, with the intent of maintaining a living laboratory of forested mountain land in a primitive state for research and instruction.
Whittell is situated in the Little Valley of the Carson Range along the eastern Sierra Front in Nevada, bordered on the west by the Tahoe Rim and the east by the community of Washoe Valley.
Nevada State 4H Camp at Lake Tahoe
The University of Nevada, Reno's Extension program runs and operates the Nevada State 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe. Facilities include rustic sleeping cabins, a 166-person dining hall and covered outdoor eating area, and separate women's and men's restrooms. The Camp's private sandy beachfront and its pier, basketball court, horseshoe pits, lawn areas, ping-pong tables, and 150-person scenic amphitheater with stage, and 150-person campfire area offer leisure activities like volleyball, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and more.
Lake Tahoe Wayne L. Prim campus buildings
The University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe is located in Incline Village, Nevada, about one-mile from the shore of Lake Tahoe, at an elevation of 6,700 feet above sea level. Learn what the University is doing to make the campus physically accessible. Visit the University's physical accessibility and ADA assessments page.
Visit the Wayne L Prim Library Building
The Prim Library Building at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe is a stunning space for studying, research, events and exhibits. This remarkable building was presented with an AIA Nevada Merit Award in 2007 on behalf of Lake|Flato Architects in recognition of its exceptional design and sustainability elements.
Building Code: LTPL
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Getting here
Located at 999 Lake Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village, the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus is easily accessible whether you’re flying in or driving from Reno, California, or anywhere around the region.
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the closest commercial airport, approximately 30 miles away. The North Lake Tahoe Express provides scheduled shuttle service, reserve in advance.
- Take U.S. Highway 580 South to Nevada State Route 431 (Mount Rose Highway)
- Take State Route 431 toward Mount Rose/North Lake Tahoe until you reach Country Club Drive
- Turn left and proceed south until you reach Tahoe Boulevard
- Cross Tahoe Boulevard and enter the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe through the entrance on the right-hand side
- Take Interstate 80 East through Truckee until you reach California State Route 267
- Follow SR 267 south over Brockway Summit toward Lake Tahoe
- Turn left on Nevada State Route 28 in Kings Beach. Follow SR 28 (Tahoe Boulevard) through Crystal Bay into Incline Village
- Proceed east on SR 28 (Tahoe Boulevard) until you reach Country Club Drive
- Turn right on Country Club and enter the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe through the entrance on the right-hand side
- Take Interstate 5 North or California State Route 99 north to Sacramento until you reach U.S. Highway 50
- Take US 50 East to Nevada State Route 28
- Turn left and proceed north on SR 28 (Tahoe Boulevard) to Incline Village until you reach Country Club Drive
- Turn left on Country Club and enter the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe through the entrance on the right-hand side
- Take U.S. Highway 395 North to Carson City until you reach U.S. Highway 50
- Turn left on US 50 East to Nevada State Route 28
- Turn right and proceed north on SR 28 (Tahoe Boulevard) to Incline Village until you reach Country Club Drive
- Turn left on Country Club and enter the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe through the entrance on the right-hand side
