Crystal Bay is a census-designated place (CDP) located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The population was 305 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Reno−Sparks Metropolitan Statistical Area. Prior to 2010, it was listed by the U.S. Census Bureau within the Incline Village–Crystal Bay CDP.

Geography

Elevation ranges from 6229 ft on the shore of Lake Tahoe to over 6800 ft above sea level. The CDP is located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, adjacent to the California state line. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 km2, of which 1.2 km2 is land and 0.8 km2, or 42.12%, is water.

Climate

Crystal Bay has a humid continental climate (Dsb) with warm to hot summers with cool nights and moderately cold winters with frigid nights.

Demographics

Education

The region is served by the Washoe County School District.