Hoover Dam Access Road

The Hoover Dam Access Road is a scenic route that leads visitors to the Hoover Dam, an impressive structure that stretches across the Colorado River. As a drive, it offers stunning views of the desert landscape along part of Nevada’s old U.S. Highway 93 and across the dam's crest. Many visitors on the road also have the opportunity to watch as water flows through the dam’s faucets and towers. There are several places along the access road to stop and take in the views, and the area around the dam is full of breathtaking sites. Visitors will enjoy the amazing sunsets and sunrises, the wildlife, and the other interesting angles. It's advisable to plan day and night trips for extended enjoyment of the area.