Notice: May 13 through May 31- Due to scheduled maintenance, Hoover Dam hours will be modified 5:00AM to 7:00PM.
Notice: Due to scheduled remodel, the Exhibit Level and the ADA elevator to the observation deck will be unavailable prior to December 20th. The observation deck will be open to the public during these dates.
Visiting Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam Driving Directions and Parking Information
Hoover Dam is located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, on the Nevada-Arizona border. Click here for Google map. The Dam does not have a street address, simply enter "Hoover Dam".
Driving Directions to Hoover Dam
From Nevada- From I-11 S/US-93 S/US-95 S through Boulder City
- Take Exit 2
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto NV-172
- Turn right onto NV SR-172/Hoover Dam Access Rd
- Continue to follow Hoover Dam Access Rd
- From I-11 N/US-93 N/US-95 N
- Take Exit 2
- Turn right onto NV SR-172/Hoover Dam Access Rd
- Continue to follow Hoover Dam Access Rd
(Note: Visitors who wish to continue travel into Arizona must re-enter Nevada and access I-11 S/US-93 S/US-95 S to cross the Mike O'Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.)
Traffic Advisory: Motorists should anticipate periodic delays, especially during holiday and summer travel periods. Click here for Nevada Security Checkpoint and vehicle inspection information.
Parking at the Dam
A parking garage is located on the Nevada side of the dam near the Visitor Center; fee $10 per vehicle.
Oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles, and vehicles with trailers must park on the Arizona side of the dam, Lot #9 (fee $10 per vehicle), #13, and #14 (no charge).
Visitor Center Tour Entrance
Follow “Tours” signage to Visitor Center. Take escalator, stairs, or elevator down to the ticketing lobby. Security screening required upon Visitor Center entry.
Please call or email us for more information about Hoover Dam Tours, or if you experience issues with the online ticket purchase:Toll free: (866) 730-9097
Additional Information:
(702) 494-2517 or (702) 494-2546
For Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Dial: 711