Can you hike Havasu Falls in a day?

Camping and swimming holes are available, but camping space is in short supply. Day hiking is not allowed and all visits to Havasu Falls require a reservation prior to arrival. Visit the National Park Service website for the most up-to-date information about reservations, fees and current conditions on the reservation.



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Day trips into the waterfalls are not permitted. In addition, it's important to be physically fit enough to hike the 10 miles to the campground (read more about How to Get to Havasupai.) If you're in doubt, riding a helicopter is an option that reduces the hiking mileage to only 2 miles.

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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.

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Visiting Havasu Falls requires a strenuous hike The hike to Havasu Falls Havasupai is 10 miles in each direction. It is rocky and sandy with very little shade. The hike to the falls is all downhill, which means that the hike back out to your car will be all uphill and is quite difficult. Train in advance.

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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.

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Havasu Falls will reopen to tourists on Feb. 1, 2023.

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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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Briefly, we would say that the best time for you to hike the Havasu Falls is in March/April and October/November, or in early spring and late fall. This article will provide you with weather charts showing the average temperatures, precipitation and wind speed by month.

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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.

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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.

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Havasupai Falls is the most well known oasis in all of the Grand Canyon. The famous photos of turquoise and blue/green waterfalls spilling over rust red and bright orange cliffs deep in the recesses of America's deepest canyon beckons travelers from all over the world to this amazing site.

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All are located on the Havasupai Indian reservation in a side canyon of the Grand Canyon. The waterfalls of the Grand Canyon are like no other in the world, and visiting them is the opportunity of a lifetime. NOTICE: HAVASUPAI FALLS IS NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN FEB 1ST FOR 2023 SEASON!

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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.

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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!

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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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DO Pack Water Shoes. If you plan on swimming at all or hiking down to Beaver Falls which requires several stream crossings, you'll want a pair of shoes that can get wet. For a full gear list, check out my Havasu Falls packing guide.

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Havasu Falls is about a 4-hour drive from Las Vegas. Havasu Falls is about a 3-hour drive from Flagstaff, Arizona.

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There are two stores in the village where food is available for purchase - the Supai Store and the Cafe. Is there a place to store perishable food items? Lodge guests have access to a communal fridge in the front lobby. The lobby is open during normal business hours; 7 days a week, 8am - 5pm.

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Havasupai Mules. Pack Mules must be reserved online BEFORE your visit! Between Hilltop Trailhead and Campground Entrance and Back: $400 round-trip.

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