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Boulder City Golf Trip Planning Guide

Boulder City is the small, casino-free town built for Hoover Dam workers, perched above Lake Mead just 30 minutes from Las Vegas. Strong public golf at Boulder Creek and the historic 1936 city course, a charming old downtown, and easy Strip access make it a calmer base with Vegas on tap.

The Breakdown

Quick Facts

Best Time to Visit

Spring, Fall

Nearest Airport

LAS (30 min drive)

Green Fees

$40–$400

Lodging From

$250/night

Walkable Courses

1 of 4

Budget Est. (8 guys, 3 nights)

~$294/person

The Game Plan

Sample 3-Day Itinerary

Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Boulder City. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.

Day 1

Morning — Golf

Cascata Golf Club (Henderson) mountain, $225–$400 · 4.7★

Rees Jones desert-mountain showpiece with a waterfall through the clubhouse — the splurge round

Dinner

Milo's Cellar & Innupscale, $$$ · 4.5★

Downtown wine bar and bistro with a sidewalk patio — the dinner-out pick

After Dark

Boulder Dam Brewing Co.brewpub

Downtown brewery and beer garden — the social hub of Boulder City

Day 2

Morning — Golf

Boulder Creek Golf Club desert, $60–$110 · 4.5★

27 holes (Desert Hawk, Coyote Run, Eldorado Valley) of well-conditioned desert golf with mountain views

Afternoon — Activity

Lake Mead Boat Rentalhalf day, $60–$150/pp

Rent a pontoon or powerboat on the country's largest reservoir for a cooler day on the water

Dinner

The Dillinger Food & Drinkerycasual, $$ · 4.4★

Gastropub burgers and a big beer list in historic downtown

After Dark

The Tap (Dillinger)sports bar · Open late

Gastropub bar with games on and a deep tap list downtown

Day 3

Morning — Golf

Reflection Bay Golf Club (Lake Las Vegas) desert, $120–$250 · 4.5★

Jack Nicklaus design with lakeside holes on Lake Las Vegas — resort golf without Strip prices

Afternoon — Activity

Hoover Dam Tour2-3 hours, $15–$45/pp

Tour one of the great engineering feats of the 20th century, minutes from town

Dinner

Forge Social Housecasual, $$ · 4.4★

Roomy downtown spot for pub fare and group tables

After Dark

Las Vegas Strip (30 min)casino bar · Open late

The full Vegas nightlife arsenal is a short van ride away when you want the big night

The Rota

Course-by-Course Guide

Boulder City has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.

Boulder Creek Golf ClubPremium

27 holes (Desert Hawk, Coyote Run, Eldorado Valley) of well-conditioned desert golf with mountain views

4.5
$60–$110
Par 72 · 7,563 yds
desert
Boulder City Golf CourseSolid

Affordable, walkable city course operating since 1936 with wide fairways and two lakes

Walkable4.3
$40–$75
Par 72 · 6,561 yds
parkland
Cascata Golf Club (Henderson)Bucket List

Rees Jones desert-mountain showpiece with a waterfall through the clubhouse — the splurge round

4.7
$225–$400
Par 72 · 7,137 yds
mountain
Reflection Bay Golf Club (Lake Las Vegas)Premium

Jack Nicklaus design with lakeside holes on Lake Las Vegas — resort golf without Strip prices

4.5
$120–$250
Par 72 · 7,261 yds
desert
Base Camp

Where to Stay

Boulder City has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.

houseSleeps 814

$300–$900 /night

Boulder City homes near downtown or out toward Lake Mead

poolhot tubbig kitchenlake/mountain viewspatio
resort houseSleeps 1016

$250–$600 /night

Lake Las Vegas resort properties (Westin, Hilton) 20 minutes away

resort poolspaon-site dininglake views
The Table

Group Dining Guide

4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.

Milo's Cellar & Inn

$$$
upscale

Downtown wine bar and bistro with a sidewalk patio — the dinner-out pick

4.5$30-60/personReservation needed

The Dillinger Food & Drinkery

$$
casual

Gastropub burgers and a big beer list in historic downtown

4.4$15-30/person

Forge Social House

$$
casual

Roomy downtown spot for pub fare and group tables

4.4$15-30/person

Southwest Diner

$$
casual

Hearty breakfast to fuel up before tee time

4.5$15-30/person
After the Round

Nightlife

3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.

Boulder Dam Brewing Co.

brewpub

Downtown brewery and beer garden — the social hub of Boulder City

The Tap (Dillinger)

Late night
sports bar

Gastropub bar with games on and a deep tap list downtown

Las Vegas Strip (30 min)

Late night
casino bar

The full Vegas nightlife arsenal is a short van ride away when you want the big night

Off Days

Activities Beyond Golf

3 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.

Lake Mead Boat Rental

boat rentalhalf day$60–$150/pp

Rent a pontoon or powerboat on the country's largest reservoir for a cooler day on the water

Hoover Dam Tour

hiking2-3 hours$15–$45/pp

Tour one of the great engineering feats of the 20th century, minutes from town

Black Canyon Kayak Tour

kayakingfull day$150–$250/pp

Paddle the Colorado below Hoover Dam past hot springs and slot canyons

Logistics

Getting There

Fly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) — it's a 30-minute drive to Boulder City. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Las Vegas Party Bus and Presidential Limousine). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.

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