Beyond Las Vegas · about 55 minutes south-east
Hoover Dam & Lake Mead from Las Vegas
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead in one page: tours, security, parking, the lake, boat rentals and captained cruises.
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What to see
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An engineering landmark
Hoover Dam
The 1930s dam on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona, with a visitor centre and guided tours.
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Boats, beaches and desert
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
The national recreation area around Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, where three desert ecosystems meet.
Getting there and on the water
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Canyon flights by helicopter and plane
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead tours by helicopter and airplane.
1265 Airport Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005Explore View on map
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A captained cruise on the lake
Lake Mead Yacht Rentals
Captained yacht cruises on Lake Mead aboard a Formula 37 PC.
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Boats, kayaks and paddleboards
Las Vegas Boat Harbor (Boating Lake Mead)
Pontoon, sport-boat, kayak and paddleboard rentals on Lake Mead.
490 Horsepower Cove Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005Explore View on map
Questions and answers
How far is Hoover Dam from the Strip?
About 32 miles, roughly 55 minutes’ drive without stops.
Can I take a boat right up to the dam?
No. Boats must stay out of the restricted zone near the dam, so you see it from a distance.
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