Tour Information
The
Bureau of Reclamation started conducting tours through the Hoover Dam and
Power Plant in 1937. Today, close to 1,000,000 visitors a year take the tour
and millions more drive across the dam.
OPERATING HOURS:
Parking Garage: Open 8:00 a.m. -- Close 6:00 p.m.
Tour Center: Summer Hours: Open 9:00 a.m. -- Close 6:00 p.m. Tickets
sold until 5:15 p.m.
The Hoover Dam Tour Center is open every day of the year except for
Thanksgiving and Christmas. All times are for the Pacific Time Zone.
Note: To see it all, we recommend visitors arrive by
4:00 p.m. Pedestrians are prohibited from the top of the dam during hours of
darkness.
ADMISSION FEES:
Parking fee: $5.00. (cash only)
Discovery
Tour (for a description of the tour click here)
Adults (Ages 17-61) $10.00
Seniors (62+) $8.00
Juniors (Ages 7-16) $5.00
U.S. Military and Dependents (Adults & Seniors) $8.00
Children (Ages 0-6) Free
Note: Golden Eagle or Golden Age Passports/discounts
are NOT accepted for admission to the Hoover Dam Tour Center or tour. They
can be used for admission to parks and facilities that receive benefits from
the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act; Hoover Dam is entirely self-funded
and does not receive these benefits.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY:
Semi-trucks (18-wheelers) are prohibited from crossing the dam. Trucks and
other prohibited vehicles must use the detour through Laughlin, Nevada on
highway 95. Most passenger vehicles are allowed to cross the dam. Stopping
on top of the dam in any vehicle is prohibited. Pedestrians are not allowed
on the top of the dam during hours of darkness. For a list of prohibited
vehicles and conditions see our guideline
"Crossing Hoover Dam: A Guide for Motorist" (Acrobat .pdf file
- 73 KB).
VISITATION:
The busiest season is in the summer from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
Another busy time is during Spring Break. The slowest months are January and
February. The least crowded time of day for tours is from 9:00 a.m. until
10:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 4:45 pm.
ACCESSIBILITY:
The Hoover Dam Tour Center and the Hoover Dam Discovery Tour are wheelchair
accessible.
CLIMATE:
Hoover Dam is located in a desert climate. It is HOT in the summer. During
summer months it is recommended that you wear light clothing and a hat, use
sun screen and sun glasses, and carry water bottles on the tour. (Food,
chewing gum, canned drinks and drinks in cups are NOT allowed on tour or in
the buildings.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For reservation information about Hoover Dam tours during operating hours
contact us at:
Tel: (702) 494-2517
Fax: (702) 494-2587
From 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Pacific time call 702-597-5970
Toll free number is (866) 291-TOUR
Fax number is (702) 798-3651
There is a small processing fee for reservations in addition to the
normal tour price.
If you can't get through on the reservation phone line, send an e-mail
with your name and phone number to Hoover Dam Reservations at hooverdam@showtickets.com.
Note: this e-mail address is for reservation comments and questions only.
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON SITE.
