Mooney Falls
- Height
- 210 ft
- Hike
- 10.5 mi each way
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Mooney Falls drops about 210 ft on Havasu Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. Reaching it is a 10.5 mi hike each way. See every spot on Havasu Creek.
Closures and warnings
Descent from the top of Mooney Falls uses caves, chains, and ladders on slippery rock. Tribal terms prohibit diving and jumping from walls and waterfalls. Do not hike past the top of Mooney Falls or enter narrow canyon sections when raining or flooding. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 210 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Fourth main waterfall on Havasu Creek below the campground; large plunge pool at the base. |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Waterfall basin |
| Entry | Ladder |
| Jumping | Prohibited |
Access
| Hike | 10.5 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 Mooney Falls open?
Descent from the top of Mooney Falls uses caves, chains, and ladders on slippery rock. Tribal terms prohibit diving and jumping from walls and waterfalls. Do not hike past the top of Mooney Falls or enter narrow canyon sections when raining or flooding. 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 Mooney Falls?
Mooney Falls drops about 210 ft.
Can you swim at Mooney Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Mooney Falls.
How long is the hike to Mooney Falls?
It's a 10.5 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 Mooney 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 Mooney 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 Mooney Falls flowing?
Fourth main waterfall on Havasu Creek below the campground; large plunge pool at the base.
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.seasonalClosure)
- https://havasupaireservations.com/faqs/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.permitRequired / fee / reservationWindow, access.wheelchairAccess, hazardNote)
- 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 swimmerNotes.entryType / hazardNote, waterfall.heightFt, waterfall.flowNote / ephemeral, waterbodyName, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)