Havasu Falls
- Height
- 100 ft
- Hike
- 10 mi each way
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Havasu Falls drops about 100 ft on Havasu Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. Reaching it is a 10 mi hike each way. See every spot on Havasu Creek.
Closures and warnings
Flash floods have damaged Havasu Canyon repeatedly (including 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024). Some areas may be off-limits. Entering without a valid permit and wristband is trespass. Diving and jumping from walls and waterfalls are not allowed. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 100 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Main chute over a vertical cliff into plunge pools; appearance changes after floods. |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Waterfall basin |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Jumping | Prohibited |
| Water clarity | Blue-green travertine pools from high calcium carbonate in Havasu Creek water. |
Access
| Hike | 10 mi each way |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
| Fires | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Havasu Falls open?
Flash floods have damaged Havasu Canyon repeatedly (including 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024). Some areas may be off-limits. Entering without a valid permit and wristband is trespass. Diving and jumping from walls and waterfalls are not allowed. 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.
How tall is Havasu Falls?
Havasu Falls drops about 100 ft.
Can you swim at Havasu Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Havasu Falls.
How long is the hike to Havasu 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 Havasu 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 Havasu 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 Havasu Falls flowing?
Main chute over a vertical cliff into plunge pools; appearance changes after floods.
Photos
Nearby
Sources
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- https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/havasupai.htm (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.hikeDistanceMi, access.hikeDistanceBasis, access.roadNote, access.seasonalClosure, hazardNote)
- https://havasupaireservations.com/faqs/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.permitRequired / fee / reservationWindow, access.wheelchairAccess, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType)
- https://havasupaireservations.com/terms-conditions/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.permitRequired, access.parking, rules.dogs, rules.fires, rules.camping, rules.clothing, swimmerNotes.jumpingProhibited)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havasu_Falls (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt, waterfall.ephemeral / flowNote / waterClarityNote, waterbodyName)