To visit Havasupai, one first must have permits and reservations to camp over night, or to stay at the lodge. Day trips into the waterfalls are not permitted.
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No, you are not permitted to visit Havasu Falls on a day trip. The only way to visit Havasu Falls is with an overnight reservation at either the campground or the Lodge in Supai Village.
You cannot enter the Havasupai reservation without a permit. You used to be able to take a day hike to see Havasu Falls but day hikes are no longer allowed. To access the Havasupai waterfalls, you will need either a camping permit or a reservation at the Havasupai Lodge, the hotel on site.
Plan Your Trip to Havasupai FallsAny visitor must have a reservation and entrance fees are now paid in advance. The cost is $100-$125 per person/night including all taxes and environmental fees. These fees can be paid upfront online when you make your reservation.
The waterfalls are not easy to get toThere are no roads to the waterfalls only a difficult 10 mile hike in each direction. The hike begins on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, a 4-5 hour drive from either Phoenix or Las Vegas.
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.
While more powerful than Navajo Falls, Havasu is still mellow enough that you can swim behind the cascading waters and enjoy the approximately five-foot-deep pool at its base.
All visitors must book a stay at either the Havasupai Campground or the Havasupai Lodge. Both reservations include the permits needed to access Havasu Falls. For 2023, all campground reservations are for four days and three nights and are $395 per person.
In a statement on the tribe's website, officials attributed the closure to the Havasupai people's “limited access to meaningful healthcare.” That wasn't the last challenge the tribe's tourism infrastructure would face: In 2022, severe flooding took out bridges and damaged sections of trail leading to the falls.
There are vaulted toilets throughout the Havasu campground so you do not need to worry about packing a lot of toilet paper or carrying out your waste unless you have to use the restroom outside of camp. This area is a water source so you should never pee or poop near the water.
Havasu Falls Helicopter FlightsThe helicopters are first come, first serve, and the flight is less than 10 minutes. Guru Tip: Tribal members always have priority so regardless of when you get in line you might have to wait for hours, if you get a ride at all.
Havasu Falls Crowds: Very crowded. The permits for this hike sell out pretty much instantly. So if you are only looking for solitude… pick a different hike.
From the trailhead, it is an 8-mile, downhill hike to Supai Village (where the tribe resides), and another 2 miles to Havasu Falls and the campground. This beautiful hike can be done with or without the assistance of pack mules and you must book a campground or pack mule permit online before you can hike in.
There are three ways to get to Havasupai. You can hike to the Havasupai Waterfalls. You can ride on a helicopter ($85 each way; booked on the spot; no advance reservations; available Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday.) Or you can go by horseback, which is booked through the Tourist Office (928-448-2142).
Peach Springs, Arizona is the closest town to the Havasupai Trail Head. It's just 65 miles and will take you about an hour and a half to drive from the town to the trailhead parking lot.
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.
However, in 2023, visitors are required to stay a minimum of 3 nights. For the 3-night minimum stay, Havasu Falls permits in 2023 will cost $395/per person. Although these are the most expensive permits I've ever paid for, the unworldly experience of hiking to Havasu Falls is worth visiting!
How difficult is the hike? The hike to Havasu Falls is ten miles, one-way. We recommend a minimum age of 10. Younger children may be able to complete the hike, if they have hiking experience.