Map of Hoover Dam, Nevada
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Hoover Dam

Bureau of Reclamation · Nevada

data verified May 2026 (2 days ago)

Overview

Hoover Dam is a developed Bureau of Reclamation site on the Colorado River, straddling the Arizona-Nevada state line. It is a National Historic Landmark and one of America's Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders. The dam stands 726 feet tall as the highest concrete dam in the United States.

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The site operates as a day-use visitor facility, not a camping area. A visitor center opened in 1995. It includes a theater, exhibit gallery, and rooftop observation deck. You can view the powerhouse and outdoor overlook above the dam. Food and beverages are sold on site. A 400-car parking garage serves visitors. The site opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Pacific time every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pedestrians cannot cross the top of the dam after dark.

Hoover Dam attracts over one million visitors annually. It serves as a major travel corridor across the Colorado River. Most visitors come for the guided tours and exhibits rather than overnight camping. The Bureau of Reclamation operates this facility as a showcase of American engineering and hydroelectric power generation.

If you are seeking overnight camping near Hoover Dam, note that this site itself does not provide campsites. Camping options exist at other BOR reservoirs and nearby public lands in the area. Check current access rules and operating hours with the Bureau of Reclamation before arrival, as conditions and policies can change. Data verified May 2026.

Plan your visit

  • Shelter type
    Developed site
  • Stay limit
    Verify with agency
  • Fee
    Free
  • Best for
    RV and tent camping

Access

drive-in
regular vehicle access
walk-in
short walk from parking
hike-in
backcountry, multi-hour trek

Features

for campers
  • toiletsunknown
  • potable waterunknown
  • fire ringsunknown
  • picnic tablesunknown
  • trash serviceunknown
for vehicles
  • dump stationunknown
  • hookupsunknown
  • pull-through sitesunknown
  • rv length infounknown
  • paved accessunknown
Bureau of Reclamation camping rules
reservoir-area camping rules, usually fee-based.

Conditions and access

coordinates
36.01609, -114.73804
AgencyBureau of Reclamationreported May 2026TypeDeveloped sitereported May 2026StateNevadareported May 2026

Nearby sites

drive time from nearby cities

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Questions about Hoover Dam

Can you camp overnight at Hoover Dam?
No. Hoover Dam is a day-use visitor facility only, not a camping area. The visitor center and powerhouse tours operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you need overnight camping, look for sites at other BOR reservoirs or nearby public lands in Nevada and Arizona.
Is Hoover Dam free to visit?
The Bureau of Reclamation materials do not list admission fees. The site has a visitor center, rooftop observation deck, and guided tours of the powerhouse, plus food and beverage vendors. Contact the Bureau of Reclamation for current fee details.
What are the operating hours at Hoover Dam?
Hoover Dam visitor center opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Pacific time every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pedestrians cannot cross the top of the dam after dark.
What can you see and do at Hoover Dam?
You can take guided tours through the dam and powerhouse. The visitor center has an exhibit gallery, a film about the dam's construction, a theater, and a rooftop observation deck. Outdoor overlooks above the dam are accessible. Food and beverages are sold on site. A 400-car parking garage is available.
Can you drive across Hoover Dam?
Yes. Millions of vehicles drive across Hoover Dam annually as a major travel corridor between Arizona and Nevada on the Colorado River. The dam straddles the state line and is open to traffic during operating hours.
Is Hoover Dam open year-round?
Yes, Hoover Dam is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time. Pedestrian access to the top of the dam is prohibited after dark year-round.

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