Hoover Dam
(also known as Boulder Dam), Arizona/California
Location
On US93 at the Nevada/Arizona state line, near Las Vegas. Northwest Arizona, southeast Nevada.
River
Colorado.
Type of Dam
High.
Parking
Free (I think) but often very difficult due to heavy congestion.
Dam Tours
There is a charge made for dam tours; due to the large number of visitors there are frequently long queues for dam tours.
Comments
This is one of the best known dams, and with its location near to Las Vegas, on the road between that city and the Grand Canyon, it receives a large number of visitors. The dam is approached by road from both directions down a hill, leaving little room for parking areas. As a result the area is often highly congested.
Colorado River
Places & useful connections
Before you set out
Confirm current access, opening arrangements, reservations and the suitability of your planned roads and walks. Photographs may show earlier conditions.