WILLOW BEACH PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Under the Dam: A Private, 12‑Mile Paddle Through the Hoover Dam Gorge
A fully private, customizable tour that launches at the base of Hoover Dam and follows a 12‑mile active paddle with slot‑canyon hikes, natural hot springs and wildlife viewing—this guide explains what to expect on the river.
Under the Dam: A Private, 12‑Mile Paddle Through the Hoover Dam Gorge.
Experience the bottom side of the Hoover Dam on a private, fully customizable expedition that threads 12 miles of the Colorado River. The trip drops you beneath the structure via a high‑security access road, then unfolds as an active paddle that includes hikes through slot canyons, soaking in natural hot springs and opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Launch from the Dam’s Base
Participants are shuttled down a high‑security access road to the launch site at the base of Hoover Dam, providing the rare perspective of the dam from river level.
A 12‑Mile Active Paddle
The core of the tour is a 12‑mile active paddle along the Colorado River, a stretch that combines steady river miles with opportunities to observe the region’s geology and wildlife.
Slot Canyons, Hot Springs and Wildlife
Along the route the trip pauses for hikes through slot canyons and time to soak in natural hot springs, with wildlife viewing woven into the outing—details and stops are customizable.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
After meeting at Hoover Dam, the group is shuttled down the secure access road to the launch at the dam’s base. From there the day is an active 12‑mile paddle punctuated by landings for slot‑canyon hikes and a soak in natural hot springs; wildlife viewing occurs along the way. The whole itinerary is private and customizable, and final routing depends on permit availability.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is set up for—and the key constraints to consider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tour duration is customizable; exact timing and length of the outing are arranged with the operator to suit the private group.
This is an active paddle that includes hikes through slot canyons and time at natural hot springs—expect river time punctuated by short shore excursions.
Launch and specific stops are subject to permit availability and access via a high‑security road to the dam’s base; final plans depend on those permissions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where is the meeting point for this tour?
The meeting location is Hoover Dam.
How long is the paddle section of the trip?
The tour includes a 12‑mile active paddle.
How long does the tour last?
Duration is customizable; the tour length is arranged with the operator to fit the private group.
Is this a private or shared tour?
This is a fully private, customizable tour.
Are any permits required or does access vary?
Specific routing and access are based on permit availability and may affect stops or launch access.