HAVASUPAI CAMPING AND RESERVATION FEES
The fee is
$100 per person per night Monday-Thursday, and $125/night Friday-Sunday
. Rates are normally adjusted on an annual basis. The Havasupai Tribe requires full payment at the time your reservation is made, and there are no refunds allowed.
Can you drink from Havasupai Falls?
Alcohol is not allowed for anyone, locals or visitors, on the Havasupai reservation
. When we were there our neighbors not only disobeyed the rules but were yelling “drink, drink, drink” which was subsequently heard by every single camper in the canyon.
Can you bring alcohol to Havasupai?
The 8 mile section of trail between the Hilltop Trailhead and the Village of Supai is closed each night between sunset and 4:00 a.m.
Alcohol is NOT permitted
. Littering is NOT permitted. Drones are NOT permitted.
How do you get to Havasupai campground?
Watch for Indian Highway 18, then turn right. You will then travel 63 miles north to Hualapai Hilltop
. Reservations are required before entering the Havasupai Indian Reservation. Guests can hike down 8 miles to the lodge and tourist office, then 2 more miles to the campground.
Are Havasu Falls and Havasupai Falls the same?
Havasu Falls is the most well known of the Havasupai waterfalls
. It is 100 feet tall and cascades into a crystal blue-green pool just a 5-minute walk from the Havasupai Campground and about 2 miles from the Village of Supai.
Can you swim in Havasu Falls?
Havasu Falls is probably the best waterfall for swimming
. It’s much more powerful than Navajo Falls, but still totally swimmable and even non-swimmers can enjoy the refreshing water there. There’s a large pool that’s about 5ft (1.8m) deep.
What is the best time of year to hike Havasu Falls?
The best time to visit Havasu Falls is in the
late fall, winter or early spring
. During the summer months, plan to hike as early as possible to avoid the heat. Remember to bring plenty of water for the hike, as there is no water available for hikers and the trail can be dry, hot and dusty.
Will Havasu Falls Open in 2021?
Here’s what we know about reservations, rebooking. If you were hoping to hike to the turquoise and emerald Havasupai Falls, you’ll have to wait until at least 2022 to plan your trek. The Havasupai Tribal Council has extended its suspension of tourism until Feb.
Does Havasupai have bathrooms?
You’ll park your car in the Havasupai parking area (located here – about 67.5 miles Northeast of Peach Springs, AZ) to begin your hike to the falls.
There are a few porta-potties and compost toilets here but none along the trail
so plan accordingly.
Can you hike Havasupai Falls in one day?
The Havasupai Tribe require that all visitors stay overnight in the canyon and as of 2019 they are requiring a minimum stay of 3 nights on each reservation. This is for your own safety due to the nature of the challenging 10 mile hike each direction.
No day hiking is allowed
.
How difficult is the hike to Havasupai Falls?
Moderately strenuous
. Steep the first (and last) mile and a half. Long. You’ll start your hike at the trailhead of Hualapai Hilltop and head 10 miles down to the falls.
Are there bears in Havasupai?
Normally, animals like raccoons, deer, or even bears are the big bads of food stealing but
at the Havasu Falls Campsite, it’s squirrels
. The squirrels at Havasu Falls are renowned for their ability to get into food supply that you worked so hard to carry in from the hilltop.
Can you take a helicopter to Havasupai Falls?
Helicopter.
Helicopter travel is provided by Airwest Helicopters and is weather dependent
. Cost for a helicopter ride into the canyon is $85 per person each way. Each person is allowed 1 carry-on bag.
How do I prepare for Havasu Falls hike?
Recommended Training per Professional Tour Groups
They advised to
get outside at least 3 days a week and do a “short hike” for an hour in length each time with a light daypack
. Then, they suggested gradually increasing your hikes to 6-8 hours with increasing weight in your pack, up to 20 pounds.
Where should I stay the night before Havasupai?
- Caverns’ Inn @ Grand Canyon Caverns. located in Peach Springs, Arizona. 48 unit motel room located at the entrance to the Grand Canyon Caverns. 66 miles / 80-90 minutes from the trailhead.
- Hualapai Lodge. located in Peach Springs, Arizona. 54 rooms.
Can you bring dogs to Havasupai Falls?
It is important to note that you MUST HAVE A HAVASUPAI PERMIT in order to hike the Havasu Trail and stay in the campground or lodge. No day hiking is allowed, and
dogs are not allowed
.
Do you need a permit for Havasupai Falls?
Havasu Falls sits on the Havasupai Indian Reservation—which is not part of Grand Canyon National Park—so
you’ll need to buy a permit from the Havasupai Tribe to access the area
. That is if you’re among the lucky few able to score a reservation when the season’s dates go live on February 1 at 8 a.m. (MST).
Is Havasupai still closed?
The world-famous Havasupai waterfalls have been closed to tourists since March 2020
. According to the press release, tourists with reservations in the first half of 2022 are being rebooked for the same dates in 2023. No further reservations will be taken for 2022.
Why is the water in Havasupai so blue?
The creek is well known for its blue-green color and distinctive travertine formations. This is due to
large amounts of calcium carbonate in the water that formed the limestone that lines the creek and reflects its color so strongly
.
Where do you fly into for Havasupai Falls?
The two closest airports to Havasu Falls are
Las Vegas (4 hours) or Phoenix (5 hours)
.
How much does it cost to hike Havasupai?
The entrance fee will be
$50 per person
, up from $35. The camping fee will be $25 per person per night, up from $17, and the environment fee is doubling to $10 per person. Taxes are additional. All visitors pay the entrance fee, whether they are camping or staying at Havasupai Lodge.
How do you get to Supai?
To get to Supai, you
go West on I40 toward California. Take the Seligman exit (also called old Route 66) North toward Peach Springs
. This is your last chance for gas. 37 miles from the Seligman exit is Indian Road 18 turning only to the right.
Can you get to Havasu Falls by car?
The best way to reach Havasupai is from Highway 66, six miles east of Peach Springs, onto Indian Route 18, a 64 mile road to Hualapai Hilltop
. From the Hilltop parking lot there is an eight mile trail to Supai Village. This trail may be traveled either by foot or horse.
How long does the hike to Havasu Falls take?
Begin your hike as early as possible to avoid the heat (or if you can’t get there early to hike in, aim for the afternoon while giving yourself enough time to get there before dark). The hike in usually takes
4-7 hours
and the hike out takes 5-8 hours.
Does Havasu Falls get snow?
It snows every winter in the Grand Canyon, but
it never snows at Havasu Falls
. That’s because the warmer, drier air inside the canyon acts like a forcefield against the flakes.
How far is it from Phoenix to Havasu Falls?
So, without further ado, here’s everything you need to know about how to “do” Havasupai. Before you even begin this odyssey you should know that it’s about a
5-hour drive
from Phoenix and Vegas and about 3-hours from Flagstaff. You’ll want to plan a day of travel just to get to the trailhead.
