Are there snakes at Havasupai Falls?

Watch out for and respect scorpions or snakes. Shake out your shoes before putting them on. It is 8 miles from Hilltop to the village of Supai. The waterfalls and campgrounds are an additional 2 miles from the village.



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The Havasupai people and numerous animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, and amphibians, live at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
  • Desert bighorn sheep.
  • Mule deer.
  • Mountain lions.
  • Coyotes.
  • Gray fox.
  • Snakes.
  • Scorpions.
  • Bald eagles.


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Yes, you can still swim The waters of Havasupai aren't just a magical color — they're a magical temperature, too. The water is geothermally heated, maintaining a consistent 70º temperature year-round.

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The water maintains a relatively constant 70 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. Read the guide below to learn more about Havasu Falls weather, or check out our Havasu Falls map to see all Havasupai destinations and attractions!

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In a post, the Havasupai tribe said it made the decision to raise prices because the popular hiking and swimming spot in the Grand Canyon has gone viral and the demand for permits has greatly increased. “We have many more reservation requests than available campground spaces,” the post said.

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Hikers and campers visiting Havasupai can get drinking water from Fern Spring, located in Havasu campground (10-miles from the Hualapai Hilltop/Havasupai trailhead).

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For example, Havasu Falls has a pool at the base of the waterfall that is approximately 10-15 feet deep, while the pool at the base of Mooney Falls is deeper at around 40-50 feet. During the dry season, the water levels in the creek can decrease significantly, which can result in shallower depths in some areas.

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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.

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