Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, is a feature of the Boulder Canyon Project. Located on the Arizona-Nevada state line, at 726 feet it is the highest concrete dam in the United States, a National Historic Landmark, and one of America's Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders. The Bureau of Reclamation started conducting
Maybe — confirm before you go.
Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
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Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Hoover Dam — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — Reclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Hoover Dam. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Historic Railroad Trail, Kingman Wash Access Road, Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Walkway, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Hoover Dam. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Hoover Dam is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Mount Wilson Wilderness
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir National Park Service Lake Mead National Recreation Area
ConfirmedYour pass covers the $25 park entrance fee.