Mount Morris Dam Tours
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area
The US Army Corps of Engineers built the Mount Morris Dam in the late 1940s to reduce flooding on the lower Genesee River. Today, the dam continues to provide flood protection along 67 miles of the Genesee River Valley from the village of Mount Morris to downtown Rochester where the river enters Lake Ontario.
Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a ranger-guided walking tour of the Mount Morris Dam to learn how the dam works and the significance of this engineering marvel.
Still an active, working dam, a limited number of visitors can participate in a walking tour. A walking tour is ideal for active visitors with an interest in engineering and natural resource management.
Pre-arrival reservations are strongly recommended and can be booked up to 7 days in advance and up until 10am ET on the morning of the tour.
The US Army Corps of Engineers built the Mount Morris Dam in the late 1940s to reduce flooding on the lower Genesee River. Today, the dam continues to provide flood protection along 67 miles of the Genesee River Valley from the village of Mount Morris to downtown Rochester where the river enters Lake Ontario.
Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a ranger-guided walking tour of the Mount Morris Dam to learn how the dam works and the significance of this engineering marvel.
Still an active, working dam, a limited number of visitors can participate in a walking tour. A walking tour is ideal for active visitors with an interest in engineering and natural resource management.
Pre-arrival reservations are strongly recommended and can be booked up to 7 days in advance and up until 10am ET on the morning of the tour.
Notifications and Alerts
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area Visitor Center and Interpretive Programs are available seasonally (spring to fall). Visitor Services and Interpretive Programming will resume May 1, 2025. The outdoor recreation area is open to the public year-round.
Need to Know
- Entry
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area is a day-use park that is open year-round. The Visitor Center is open seasonally (spring to fall). There is no cost associated with entry to Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area and Visitor Center.
- Accessibility
Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area Visitor Center, restrooms and overlooks are fully accessible to individuals using a wheelchair or with mobility limitations.
- Safety
The ranger-guided walking tour is not considered accessible for individuals using a wheelchair or with mobility limitations due to the very steep walkway used to access the top of the dam, which descends/ascends over 100’ in elevation on a 10% grade.
- Check-in
Participants must check-in/pick up tickets at the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area Visitor Center at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Otherwise, reservations will be cancelled, and tickets forfeited. No refunds will be offered.
- Liability Waiver
It is required that all walking tour participants sign a liability waiver. Completion is required for both adults and children (signed by parent or guardian) participating in the tour.
- Photo ID required
Valid photo ID is required for all participants 18 years of age or older. Adults without photo ID will not be permitted on the walking tour.
- Service Animals
Only service animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities are permitted inside the Visitor Center and on tours. Pets on leash may accompany visitors in the outdoor recreation area and on trails.
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Booking Windows
Tickets for ranger-guided walking tours are available up to 7 days in advance beginning at 10am EST and until 10am on the day of the tour.
Changes and Cancellations
- Participants must check-in/pick up tickets at the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area Visitor Center at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Otherwise, reservations will be cancelled, and tickets forfeited. No refunds will be offered.
- Please note: Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area does not charge nor collect any fees for participation in walking tours, however, Recreation.gov charges a non-refundable reservation service fee of $1 per ticket.
- There is no cost associated with entry to Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area and Visitor Center.
- For safety reasons, tours will not take place during thunderstorms or severe weather. Additionally, walks may be cancelled due to flood operations, higher security threat levels, or maintenance. No refunds will be offered.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
6103 Visitor Center Road Mount Morris NY 14510
Phone Number
(585)658-4790
