The Magical Waterfalls of the Havasupai Indian Reservation
As an avid waterfall chaser I have always dreamed of visiting the waterfalls of Havasupai. My dream became a reality when I was surprised with permits for my 25th Birthday!
Havasupai means people of the blue-green waters. The Havasupai people live on one of the most remote Native American Reservations in America. The Supai Village is located 8 miles deep into the Grand Canyon and can only be accessed by foot or helicopter. The waterfalls of Havasupai are by far the most beautiful waterfalls I have ever seen and definitely rank the list of must see waterfalls in the US. These waterfalls attract thousands of visitors each year and getting permits for the campground can be very difficult. It is recommended to reserve early.
Reservations have changed this year and you no longer have to continuously call a phone line.
Permit reservations became available February 1st 2018 through their new online reservation system at HavasupaiReservations.com
Campground Information:
Sites available for up to 350 campers per night
Available in campground, drinking water, restrooms, and picnic tables
Pricing for 2018 is as follows and includes all necessary permits, fees, and taxes:
One Person, 2 Days / 1 Night: $140.56
One Person, 3 Days / 2 Nights: $171.12
One Person, 4 Days / 3 Nights: $201.67
Weekend nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), Holiday weekday nights (February 19, May 28, July 4, September 3, October 8), and Spring Break weekday nights (March 5-8 and 19-22) are an additional $18.34 per night.
There is a requirement to make a reservation for a maximum stay of 4 Days / 3 Nights per reservation in an attempt to accommodate more visitors who desire to visit the canyon.
All reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Reservations can be made here at: HavasupaiReservations.com
The campground is located right along the water and we were fortunate to get a spot right next to the gorgeous blue water in this heavenly oasis!
Pack Horse & Saddle Horse Fees
$132.00 one way, $264.00 round trip per pack horse: RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
I highly recommend using a Pack horse and to stay for at least 3 nights. There is more than one waterfall to see. The Arizona desert heat can get VERY hot. We had most of our items carried in from a pack horse which made our hike that much easier since we had to hike 10 miles in the desert beating sun to the campground.
The trail into Supai begins at the Haulapai Hilltop
More info on the Havasupai Indian Reservation from the National Park Service
Trail Distances (one way) |
Miles– | Km |
Hualapai Hilltop to Supai |
–8 | 13 |
Supai to campground | –2 | –3 |
Hualapai Hilltop to campground |
10 | 16 |
Campground to Mooney Falls |
0.5 | 0.8 |
Mooney Falls to Colorado River |
–8 | 13 |
For those who don’t want to camp, there is a lodging option located in the Supai Village.
Lodge Fees
Room Rate $ 175.00* per night,
Rooms accommodates up to 4 persons.
Deposit $60.50 per room/ per night
Additional entrance fee of $90.00* per person will be charged upon arrival.
*All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are non-negotiable.
All fees are taxable by 10%.
Lobby Hours
Daily Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
At this time, all reservations must be made via telephone.
To make reservations please call at:
1(928) 448-2111 or 1(928) 448-2201
Directions to the Havasupai Reservation & Supai
You will need to exit onto Historic Route 66 to Route Indian 18. You will travel 63 miles north to Hualapai Hilltop.
Reservations are required before entering the reservation. Guests can hike down 8 miles to the lodge and tourist office, then 2 more miles to the campground.
Navajo Falls
On your hike in towards the campsite, this waterfall is just off the path to the left. You can hear the rushing water as you walk past and I just had to explore around here to get a closer look.
Havasu Falls
As we were hiking towards the campground you start the notice the beautiful blue waters of Havasu as well as the famous Havasu Falls!
Havasu Falls tends to get more crowded compared to the other waterfalls due to its easier access and location.
Mooney Falls
About a half mile hike from the campground is the towering 200 foot Mooney Falls! Be warned, it is a bit of a treacherous hike down to the bottom requiring you to climb down through rocks and down a ladder.
On my 25th birthday I couldn’t believe I had this whole waterfall all to myself!
The most beautiful natural swimming pools I have ever seen! Happy Birthday to me! 8)
Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls is a 3 mile hike down from the campground and was by far the most tropical, amazing oasis hike I have ever seen!
The turquoise blue waters took my breath away to believe that a place like this existed deep in the desert of the Grand Canyon of America!
The magnificent Beaver Falls! There was so much to explore and see here! I even climbed up on some of the rocks and it made me feel like a kid again!
Havasupai is definitely a bucket list adventure that you have to add to your must do list! Craving an adventure or epic waterfall chase? Havasupai has it all! Excitement and adventure everywhere you look! A heavenly oasis you must see to believe! I promise you won’t be disappointed! So what are you waiting for? You better reserve early before tickets sell out! HavasupaiReservations.com
Is Havasupai on your Bucket list!?
5 thoughts on “The Magical Waterfalls of the Havasupai Indian Reservation”
Wow…this is amazing
Thanks girl! have you ever been to Havasupai before? Its quite the amazing paradise!!
Magical is the right word for these waterfalls.. Truly stunning
girl you have no idea! Such a heavenly oasis!! hope you get to visit one day!! Is this on your bucket list!?
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