Hoover Dam
Visiting Hoover Dam
- Hoover Dam Tours - The information that you need to plan your trip. Here is where you will find a description of the tour, admission fees, directions and more.
- Tickets for Hoover Dam Tours - This link will open a new window that takes you to our partner site with Vegas.com where you can purchase tickets in advance of your visit. (Note: You can also purchase tickets at Hoover Dam.)
- Hoover Dam On-Line Store - Purchase official Hoover Dam memorabilia and tour tickets here.
- Crossing Hoover Dam: A Traveler's Guide - Not all vehicles are allowed to cross the dam. Review this document to avoid being turned back. (Adobe Acrobat file - 45 KB)
Other Hoover Dam Activities/Permits
Hoover Dam Police Department - Providing law enforcement and security services for the dam and its surrounding security zone. The Department's web pages provide a number of helpful fact sheets on crossing the dam, traveler and visitor safety, lost and found, and other services.- Learning Packet and School Group Information - Download our Learning Packet for use in the classroom. Also, learn about scheduling a school group trip to Hoover Dam.
- Paddle Craft and Rafting Permits - Info about permits and procedures to launch a canoe, kayak or personal raft at the site just below Hoover Dam.
- Filming at Hoover Dam - Details about permits needed for commercial filming and photography at the site.
Historical Information/Photographs
- Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to the most asked questions regarding the construction and operations of the dam..
- The Story of Hoover Dam - A series of articles that explain the history and some of the technical aspects of the dam. These articles offer a more in-depth explanation than the FAQ statements.
- Photograph Gallery - Historic and modern photographs of the dam.
Working at Hoover Dam
- Job Opportunities - Learn how you can be a part of the team that operates, maintains and secures this American icon.
Last Reviewed: July 2008