Where Is Hoover Dam Located?
Standing at 726 feet high and 1,200 feet wide, Hoover Dam is an anything-but-ordinary Colorado River landmark that straddles the Nevada and Arizona border. Completed in 1936, the dam was made with more than 4.36 million cubic yards of concrete. At the time, it was one of the largest structures ever built and the most expensive infrastructure project in U.S. history.
Hoover Dam was an immense undertaking—one that required daring feats and highly skilled workers—and its fascinating history continues to astound and impress.
Today, Hoover Dam produces hydroelectric power for residents of Nevada, California, and Arizona. Its reservoir, Lake Mead, is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, especially water activities. Hoover Dam is also a favorite day-trip destination for Las Vegas visitors, and the National Historic Landmark attracts more than 7 million tourists each year.
Hoover Dam Location
Hoover Dam is about 36 miles southeast of Las Vegas, situated in the Colorado River’s Black Canyon. Check out our handy Las Vegas to Hoover Dam Day Trip for easy planning.
You can travel to Hoover Dam directly by car from Nevada, California, or Arizona. Just keep in mind you’ll have to stop at a security checkpoint for a vehicle inspection.
Season
All Seasons
Region
Southern
Directions to Hoover Dam
Drivers from Las Vegas will take U.S. Route 93 through Boulder City or Interstate 11. Travelers from Arizona will generally take U.S. Route 93 as well. Those coming from southern California will take Interstate 15 or U.S. Route 95 to Interstate 11.
Directions from Las Vegas
Take U.S. Route 93 south to Boulder City. From here, you’ll continue south on 93 for another 6.5 miles to reach the dam site. The entire drive from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam is about 32 miles and takes roughly 40 minutes.
Directions from Arizona
From Kingman, travel north on U.S. Route 93 toward Hoover Dam and Boulder City. The 74-mile drive takes just over an hour.
Is There Parking at Hoover Dam?
Hoover Dam’s parking garage is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., and the parking fee is $10 per vehicle. The garage is on the Nevada side of the dam site (near the visitor center), and all visitors are subject to thorough security checks.
RVs, cars and trucks with trailers, and oversized vehicles can park on the Arizona side of Hoover Dam. Lot #9 is $10 per vehicle, and Lots #13 and #14 are no charge.
Where is Hoover Dam Bridge?
No trip to Hoover Dam is complete without a walk across the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. Completed in 2010, this towering concrete arch bridge spans 1,905 feet across and 880 feet high, carrying U.S. 93 and Interstate 11 over the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona. Note that you won’t get a good view of the dam while driving over the bridge. Make for the parking lot just off Hoover Dam Access Road to walk the bridge’s pedestrian path and take in unrivaled sights.
Get Ready to Visit Hoover Dam
Before you head out on the highway, check out the Neon to Nature road trip and discover all the anything-but-ordinary things to see and do on your way to and from Hoover Dam.
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