Hoover Dam Driving Directions and Parking Information

Hoover Dam is located approximately 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, on the Nevada-Arizona border. The Dam does not have a street address, so directions are provided below.

Also, visitors with GPS navigators can use the coordinates: N 36.016222, W -114.737245 to locate the site. Those who want to use an Internet map service should try one that allows input of landmark names instead of a street address.

Driving Directions To Hoover Dam from Las Vegas -- About 30 miles/45 minutes

Access US Highway 93 South and continue about 20 miles to Boulder City
In Boulder City, take a left at the second stoplight in town (there are only 2 of them)
Continue on US 93 to the Dam on the Nevada/Arizona border (about 7 miles from Boulder City)
(Note: The highway runs right across the top of the dam)

Traffic Advisory: Motorists can expect periodic delays on Highway 93 approaching Hoover Dam because of
construction associated with the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge. Also, all vehicles are required to undergo a security inspection prior to crossing the dam. See our publication "Crossing Hoover Dam: A Traveler's Guide" (Adobe Acrobat file - 45 KB) for more information.

Parking at the Dam

A 459-space parking garage is located on the Nevada side of the dam tucked into a canyon across the road from the Visitor Center. The parking garage charges a cash-only $7.00 fee.

Access to the Visitor Center is most convenient from this parking garage. However, oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles, and vehicles with trailers must use the parking lots on the Arizona side of the dam.

Upon Arrival at the Visitor Center

From the parking garage, walk toward the dam. A short distance from the garage you will find both an escalator and elevator that will take you down to a reception lobby where you can purchase your tickets. All visitors are required to go through security screening when entering the Visitor Center.

Last Reviewed: February 2009