Special Event Activities

Important Notice - Special Event Activities may be limited or restricted on the following dates: 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after Easter Sunday; typically the first 2 weeks in August; 3 days after Thanksgiving; and the week after Christmas through the first Monday of the new year. Please contact the us to verify availability if your proposed activity occurs during these times of the year. Private ... Tour Experiences – Learn how you can schedule your own private tour experience for your family, group, or business. Special Events at Hoover Dam - Details about permits needed for filming, photography, conferences, sporting activities, weddings, and other events. Spillway House - This LEED Certified multi-use green building is completed and will open to the public soon. Find out about our event and activity reservations here. Paddle Craft and Rafting Permits - Info about permits and procedures to launch a canoe, kayak or personal raft at the site just below Hoover Dam.

Learning and Education

Guidelines for School Tours - Schedule a school group trip to Hoover Dam. Learning Packet - Download our Learning Packet for use in the classroom. Kids Facts – The place for all of your kid related Frequently Asked Questions! Water Operations – Information for Current River Operations in the Lower Colorado Region. This is a great STEM resource for High School and University students and educators.

Historical Information & Photographs

The Story of Hoover Dam - A series of articles that explain the history and some of the technical aspects of the dam. These articles offer a more in-depth explanation than the FAQ statements. Hoover Dam Historical Collection - A collection of museum items, historic photographs, and news clippings related to Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam 75th Anniversary - Photographs, a video, and media coverage of the September 30, 2010 event at the dam.

Travelling and Safety

Crossing Hoover Dam: A Traveler's Guide - Not all vehicles are allowed to cross the dam. Review this document to avoid being turned back. (Adobe Acrobat file - 45 KB) Directions to Hoover Dam Hoover Dam Police Department - Providing law enforcement and security services for the dam and its surrounding security zone. The Department's web pages provide a number of helpful fact sheets on crossing the ... dam, traveler and visitor safety, lost and found, and other services.