Hoover Dam
Boulder City, NV
A 726-foot Art Deco dam on the Arizona–Nevada line. Walk across the bypass bridge to see it from above.
- Nearest town
- Boulder City, NV
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.0161, -114.7377
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, October and December. Hot in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Lake Mead RV VillageMotorhome stopover4 mi from Hoover DamMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Boulder Beach CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Hoover DamTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Canyon Trail RV ParkMotorhome stopover7 mi from Hoover DamTentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Las Vegas RV ResortMotorhome stopover20 mi from Hoover DamMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Thousand Trails Las VegasMotorhome stopover21 mi from Hoover DamMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Hitchin' Post RV Park and MotelMotorhome stopover24 mi from Hoover DamMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Hoover Dam?
Hoover Dam is in Boulder City, NV, at GPS 36.0161, -114.7377. It is about 25 mi from Las Vegas.
Can you camp near Hoover Dam?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lake Mead RV Village, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hoover Dam?
Hoover Dam is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hoover Dam and the Colorado River.
What is there to see near Hoover Dam?
Places worth a stop nearby: The Neon Museum (25 mi), Fremont Street Experience (25 mi), Valley of Fire State Park (31 mi) and Seven Magic Mountains (32 mi).
When is the best time to visit Hoover Dam?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, October and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)