Crystal Bay is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washoe County, Nevada on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. 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.GeographyElevation ranges from 6229ft on the shore of Lake Tahoe to over 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 2.0km2, of which 1.2km2 is land and 0.8km2, or 42.12%, is water.EducationThe region is served by the Washoe County School District.