Do you need a bear canister for Havasupai Falls?

ALL visitors must protect their food, trash, and everything with an odor, at ALL times. The only 100% effective method of doing this is for each visitor to bring and use a bear canister (available for rent or purchase at many outdoor gear retailers and also via online stores).



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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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Havasupai and Hualapai reservations are both dry reservations. This means they do not sell nor permit alcohol on their land. It also means that if you have it in your possession, you can be fined, banned from Havasupai or charged with a felony with the possibility of up to 1 year of incarceration.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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. Any additional luggage is charged by weight.

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