Nevada and Arizona · United States
Famous sight · not on UNESCO's listHoover Dam tickets: US$15
Main adult ticket: Self-guided Visitor Center tour. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Last updated
- Self-guided Visitor Center tourExhibits and the observation deck; per personUS$15
- Guided Power Plant TourChild 4 to 16Child US$15US$25
- Guided Dam Tour (extended, includes the Power Plant Tour)Per person; sold only on site, first come first servedUS$40
- Parking garage (Nevada side), per vehicleUS$10
Main ticket US$15 (about £11 · €13, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children 3 and under. Walking or driving across the dam itself is free (vehicles are inspected at the checkpoint). America the Beautiful passes aren't accepted.
Opening hours
The dam is open daily 5am to 9pm. Visitor Center and tours daily 9am to 5pm (doors close 4.15pm, last tour 4.10pm); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Booking
Visitor Center and Power Plant tickets can be bought online or on site (cards and cash). The Dam Tour often sells out, so arrive early, with your whole group. Under-16s must be with an adult. Everyone goes through security screening; no firearms or drones.
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Cultural Natural Mixed Other famous sights Prices checked In Danger
Map: OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap contributors. Site positions from UNESCO's open data. "In Danger": on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.
Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Grand Canyon National Park, 238 km (148 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Hoover Dam?
The main adult ticket (Self-guided Visitor Center tour) costs US$15, about £11 · €13. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Hoover Dam for free?
Children 3 and under. Walking or driving across the dam itself is free (vehicles are inspected at the checkpoint). America the Beautiful passes aren't accepted.
When is Hoover Dam open?
The dam is open daily 5am to 9pm. Visitor Center and tours daily 9am to 5pm (doors close 4.15pm, last tour 4.10pm); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Do you need to book Hoover Dam tickets in advance?
Visitor Center and Power Plant tickets can be bought online or on site (cards and cash). The Dam Tour often sells out, so arrive early, with your whole group. Under-16s must be with an adult. Everyone goes through security screening; no firearms or drones.