🏕 Campground
Havasu Falls — Havasupai Reservation
About This Permit
Havasu Falls is one of the most iconic waterfalls in the world — vivid turquoise water cascading 100 feet into a travertine pool surrounded by red canyon walls inside the Havasupai Reservation, the most remote Native American community in the lower 48. Permits are issued by the Havasupai Tribe (not recreation.gov) and open on February 1 each year. They typically sell out within hours. Cancellations are rare but do occur.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Havasu Falls permit?
Permits are issued exclusively by the Havasupai Tribe at havasupaitribe.com, not through recreation.gov. Reservations open February 1 each year at 8am Arizona time. Demand is enormous — prepare to be on the website at exactly 8am. Phone reservations are also accepted. Permits sell out for the entire season within hours.
Is Havasu Falls on Native land?
Yes — entirely. The Havasupai Reservation encompasses the canyon and the tribe has lived here for over 800 years. Visitors are guests on tribal land. Regulations, fees, and access rules are set by the tribe. Respect the land, the community, and tribal members at all times.
How hard is the hike to Havasu Falls?
The hike from Hualapai Hilltop is 10 miles with 2,000 feet of descent. It is not technically difficult but is long in a desert canyon with full backpacking gear. Most hikers take 3–5 hours. The return is harder — 2,000 feet of climbing in the heat. Start very early on your exit day.
Key Facts
- State
- AZ
- Season
- February – November
- Sites
- Strictly limited; exact number not published by tribe
- Access
- Hualapai Hilltop (2.5 hours from Peach Springs, AZ)
- Reservation Window
- Havasupai Campground (10 miles from trailhead)
- Difficulty to reserve
- 5/5(Nearly impossible)
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