Hoover Dam Rafting Accessibility Overview
Terrain and Pathways
- Check-in Areas:
- Regular Raft Tour: The check-in area includes a combination of gravel and concrete surfaces. There are three steps leading to the desk, but a ramp is available. Staff can meet guests outside if needed.
- Post Card Tour: Check-in is on a level concrete surface.
- Launch Site:
- Features a concrete pathway leading to a rocky shoreline.
- There is a downhill slope to access the rafts, and terrain can vary with water levels.
- Boarding requires traversing rocky ground at the shoreline.
Public Areas
- Regular Raft Tour: The check-in deck is a wooden platform with a wheelchair-accessible ramp. Exterior doors are not automated.
- Post Card Tour: Restrooms are inside a building with an automated entry door.
Parking
- Regular Raft Tour:
- Located in a gravel lot.
- 10 dedicated parking spots near the check-in area.
- Post Card Tour:
- Multiple spots available on flat concrete.
- Shuttle pick-up is nearby.
- The launch site is approximately a 15-minute shuttle ride from check-in.
Flooring
- Regular Raft Tour:
- Indoor flooring is laminate vinyl.
- Check-in deck is wood with a ramp.
- Post Card Tour:
- Outdoor check-in area is concrete.
Shuttle Service
- One shuttle bus is equipped with a wheelchair lift.
- Advance notice is appreciated to ensure the vehicle is available and included in the day’s transportation plan.
Additional Resource
A video of the launch site is available here: Watch Launch Site Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
How accessible is the check-in area for the regular Hoover Dam Raft Tour?
The check-in area has gravel and concrete surfaces, three steps, and a ramp. Staff can assist guests outside if needed.
Is the Postcard Tour check-in ADA friendly?
Yes, the check-in area for the Postcard Tour is on a level concrete surface and has an automated restroom entry door.
What is the terrain like at the raft launch site?
The launch area includes a concrete pathway leading to a rocky shoreline with a downhill slope. Boarding requires crossing uneven rocky ground.
Are shuttle services ADA accessible?
Yes, one shuttle bus has a wheelchair lift. Advance notice is recommended to ensure availability.
What ADA parking is available for the raft tours?
The regular tour offers ten dedicated parking spots near check-in in a gravel lot. The Postcard Tour has multiple parking spots on flat concrete near shuttle pickup.
Are the public areas wheelchair accessible?
The regular tour has a wooden accessible ramp at check-in. The Postcard Tour provides automated restroom entry and level walking surfaces.