Beaver Falls
- Hike
- 10 mi each way
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Beaver Falls is a waterfall on Havasu Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. Reaching it is a 10 mi hike each way. Flow season is not on file yet. See every spot on Havasu Creek.
Closures and warnings
Reach Beaver Falls only after the Mooney Falls descent and several additional creek crossings on a rugged trail about 6 miles downstream of Supai. Flash-flood risk remains; tribal rules ban diving and jumping from walls and waterfalls. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Series of smaller limestone ledges and pools; a single ~50 ft fall at Beaver Canyon was destroyed in the January 1910 flood. |
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| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
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| Water type | Waterfall basin |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Jumping | Prohibited |
Access
| Hike | 10 mi each way |
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| Road note | No road access to Supai. Drive to Hualapai Hilltop trailhead (about 63 miles north on Indian Highway 18 from Route 66 near Peach Springs). |
| Parking | Visitor parking at Hualapai Hilltop; register at Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn for a parking permit. Park 0.5-1 mile away when full. No car camping at Hilltop. |
| Fee | 2026 campground $455/person for 3 nights; lodge $2,277/room for 3 nights (up to 4). Pack mules $400 round-trip. |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Reservation window | Fixed 4 days/3 nights; buy before arrival via Havasupai Reservations. Trip leader check-in at Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn (start day or day prior) with photo ID. |
| Seasonal closure | NPS/tribal guidance: trails into Supai close when temperature exceeds 115F. Tribe may close all or part of the Reservation at any time. |
| Wheelchair access | No paved roads to Supai; no wheelchair-accessible paths. Lodge, campgrounds, and facilities are not equipped with accessibility features. |
| Managed by | Havasupai Tribe (Havasupai Tourist Enterprises) |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
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| Camping | Allowed |
| Fires | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Beaver Falls open?
Reach Beaver Falls only after the Mooney Falls descent and several additional creek crossings on a rugged trail about 6 miles downstream of Supai. Flash-flood risk remains; tribal rules ban diving and jumping from walls and waterfalls. As of September 28, 2026. Seasonal closure: NPS/tribal guidance: trails into Supai close when temperature exceeds 115F. Tribe may close all or part of the Reservation at any time.
Can you swim at Beaver Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Beaver Falls.
How long is the hike to Beaver Falls?
It's a 10 mi hike each way. No road access to Supai. Drive to Hualapai Hilltop trailhead (about 63 miles north on Indian Highway 18 from Route 66 near Peach Springs). Parking: Visitor parking at Hualapai Hilltop; register at Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn for a parking permit. Park 0.5-1 mile away when full. No car camping at Hilltop.
Do you need a reservation for Beaver Falls?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required: Fixed 4 days/3 nights; buy before arrival via Havasupai Reservations. Trip leader check-in at Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn (start day or day prior) with photo ID.
Is there a fee at Beaver Falls?
The fee is 2026 campground $455/person for 3 nights; lodge $2,277/room for 3 nights (up to 4). Pack mules $400 round-trip.
When is Beaver Falls flowing?
Series of smaller limestone ledges and pools; a single ~50 ft fall at Beaver Canyon was destroyed in the January 1910 flood.
Is Beaver Falls clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Beaver Falls.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Grand Canyon National Park (0.1 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/havasupai.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.hikeDistanceMi / hikeDistanceBasis, access.seasonalClosure)
- https://havasupaireservations.com/faqs/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.permitRequired / fee / reservationWindow, access.wheelchairAccess)
- https://havasupaireservations.com/terms-conditions/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.permitRequired, access.parking / roadNote, rules.dogs / fires / clothing / camping, swimmerNotes.jumpingProhibited)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havasu_Creek (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.flowNote / ephemeral / swimmingAllowed, waterbodyName, hazardNote)