Empire Ranch is on the east side of Carson City off I-580 at US 50 to the east in a natural area on the west side of the Carson River.

The layout has three nines Sierra, Comstock, and River and are generally wide open, links-style layouts with the Sierras in the background and a few holes directly on the Carson River. There's a variety of open and target holes, a fair amount of water and sand in play, but it's mostly a forgiving and playable layout. The course was designed by Cary Bickler with five sets of tees overall, the middle tees play to:Comstock/River 5,923 yards, 67.2/116, course/slope ratings;
Sierra/River 5,882 yards, 66.9/115; Sierra/Comstock 5,799 yards, 66.5/115.