{"id":706,"date":"2023-12-17T19:32:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T20:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/?p=706"},"modified":"2023-12-22T00:32:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T00:32:30","slug":"ultimate-havasu-falls-camping-hiking-and-permit-guide-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/index.php\/2023\/12\/17\/ultimate-havasu-falls-camping-hiking-and-permit-guide-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Havasu Falls Camping, Hiking and Permit Guide (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Havasupai Reservation and Havasu Falls is one of the most special places I have ever visited. I\u2019ve been twice now, and both times I was MIND. BLOWN. Before my first visit, I\u2019d only seen photos of Havasu Falls and the milky turquoise blue waters of Havasu Creek.  I knew it was going to be special, but I didn\u2019t realize how incredibly magical this place really is. It\u2019s truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.<\/p>\n<p>Havasu Falls is reached by a 10-mile hike departing from Hualapai Hilltop in Arizona down through a dry sandy wash. It\u2019s a long hike carrying your backpacking gear (especially on the way back up), but once you arrive and take off your pack, you\u2019ll be rewarded with swimming holes, 5 big waterfalls, and relaxing creekside camping.<\/p>\n<p>If Havasu Falls is on your bucket list, there are some important things to know before you go. First, <strong>you MUST have a Havasupai permit PRIOR to your visit<\/strong>. Permits are not given out on-site and there is no day hiking allowed. Permits are also very competitive and they typically sell out for the whole year the day registration opens in early February.<\/p>\n<p>To help you get the best chance of securing your Havasupai Falls Permit, this blog post covers everything you need to know including dates, fees, and more. I also highlight some important Havasu Falls camping information and a 4-day itinerary so you can get the most out of your time there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All of this information has been updated with the 2024 reservation process and fees.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Important Reminder: As it goes in all of the destinations we share, please practice\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/trail-etiquette-hiking-rules\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">good trail etiquette<\/a>\u00a0and remember to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/basic-guidelines-of-leave-no-trace\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Leave No Trace<\/a>. This means packing out all of your garbage (including toilet paper), being respectful to others, and following the established rules.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to Get a Havasupai Permit<\/h2>\n<p>As I mentioned above, in order to visit Havasupai and Havasu Falls, you MUST obtain a permit before your trip. <strong>The permit process helps to preserve the natural beauty of Havasupai and provides the Havasu Tribe with an income.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The biggest obstacle to planning a backpacking trip to Havasu Falls, though, is actually getting a Havasupai permit. In most years, permits sell out for the entire year on the day that the reservation system opens. Reservations for the season open on February 1st at 8:00 AM Arizona Time.<\/p>\n<p>The Havasupai Tribe closed access to the falls in March 2020 due to the pandemic and has not allowed access since. 2023 was the first year since its closure that guests have been allowed to visit the falls. This means the permit process in 2024 will continue to be very competitive. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Man standing on ledge above turquoise blue waters surrounded by red rock cliffs in Havasu Canyon in Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-65593 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-67-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The milky turquoise blue waters of Havasu Creek are a unique characteristic of Havasupai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get a Havasu Falls permit in 2024<\/h3>\n<p>Permits for Havasupai are available on a <strong>first-come-first-serve basis<\/strong>, which is different than a lottery-based system where everyone has a fair chance of winning a spot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your best chance of getting a Havasu Falls reservation, then, is to be online and ready the minute registration is open, which is 8 AM Arizona Time on February 1st<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to make an online account at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.havasupaireservations.com\/account\/signup\/payment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">HavasupaiReservations.com<\/a> anytime before February 1st. Then, on February 1st, log into your account before 8 am Arizona time and be ready to refresh your screen the minute the lines open. <\/p>\n<p>Havasupai permits will likely sell out within a few hours.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Havasupai Permit FAQs<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id23710_cc1243-ca kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-5 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"5\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane23710_bfdcc2-b2\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_question-circle kt-btn-side-left\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How many people can be on my reservation?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>You can have up to 12 people on your Havasu Falls camping reservation. However, there is only ONE reservation holder\/trip leader on each reservation, and that person MUST be present with a valid photo ID at the time of check-in. ALL visitors must make an online account and agree to the Reservation Rules and Regulations prior to arrival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane23710_dda3eb-cb\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_question-circle kt-btn-side-left\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How many days can I get a permit for?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>All 2024 permits to Havasupai are for 4 days and 3 nights, which is the perfect amount of time to explore all of the waterfalls. However, If you don\u2019t want to be out there for 3 nights, you are allowed to start your hike after the first day of your permit, but you must exit the trail on the last day of your permit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane23710_989abc-76\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_question-circle kt-btn-side-left\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can permits be transferred?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes, but only to someone on your Potential Alternate Trip Leader list (which can include up to ten names). You can also transfer all or part of your permit reservation via the official Transfer System at HavasupaiReservations.com for a 10% service charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane23710_066d15-87\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_question-circle kt-btn-side-left\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Are permits refundable?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Permits are not refundable or changeable but can be transferred to someone on your PATL list if you can\u2019t make your trip dates. <\/p>\n<p>You can \u2018sell\u2019 your permit via the official transfer system located on the Havasupai Reservations website for a 10% fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane23710_bcf932-a9\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_question-circle kt-btn-side-left\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How much does a permit cost?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>In 2023, a permit for 3 nights was $395 per person. <\/p>\n<p>Native American discounts are honored at check-in with a valid reservation and identification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane23710_334e22-6e\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_question-circle kt-btn-side-left\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can I go without a reservation? Or can I day hike?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\">\n<div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No. Per the official Havasupai Tribe website, all visits to Havasupai and Havasu Falls require a reservation made PRIOR to arrival.\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">No day hiking from Hualapai Hilltop is allowed<\/span> and even if it was, the falls are much too far to hike there and back in one day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for obtaining a permit<\/h3>\n<p>Getting a Havasu camping permit is very competitive, so to increase your chances, follow these tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create your online account before February 1st. <\/strong>You don\u2019t want to waste precious time creating your account the day reservations open. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Have flexible dates. <\/strong>Mid-summer is when everyone is on summer vacation, so it\u2019s also going to be the most competitive time. If you can go mid-week in March or late November, then you\u2019ll have a better chance of getting a permit. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Remember that Arizona doesn\u2019t do daylight savings time.<\/strong> Double-check what that means for your time zone. It would be a bummer to log in an hour late!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create your Potential Alternate Trip Leader (PATL) list in advance. <\/strong>A PATL is the ONLY person your permit will go to if you can\u2019t make your trip. If you don\u2019t designate a PATL, you risk forfeiting the trip for everyone in your group. You can choose up to 10 Potential Alternate Trip Leaders. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack mule reservations<\/h3>\n<p>If you would like your gear carried in by a pack mule, you can add your name to a waitlist after you\u2019ve secured your campground reservation. You\u2019ll be notified if the Tourism Board has approved your Pack Mule request. All mule requests must be made BEFORE your trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a rundown of pack mule reservations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pack mules cost $400 and can carry up to 4 bags with a maximum weight of 32 pounds per bag and a maximum size of 36 inches long, 19 inches wide, and 19 inches tall.<\/li>\n<li>Ice chests\/coolers are NOT permitted<\/li>\n<li>All baggage must be soft-sided with nothing hanging off the outside<\/li>\n<li>If you have a mule reservation, you must drop your bags off by 10am at the trailhead and by 7am at the campground<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a backpacking pack, we saw several people using blue IKEA bags to haul their stuff<\/li>\n<li>Try to pack light \u2013 you still must carry your gear from the dropoff point to the campground and back, which includes a bridge and a steep hill by Havasu Falls. There are wheelbarrows you can borrow, but we saw many people struggling with too much gear.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t expect to get your stuff in a timely manner. We saw people still waiting for their bags at 6pm and having to set up camp in the dark. Similarly, we saw people waiting at the trailhead for 3-4 hours at the end of their Havasu Faslls hike waiting on bags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Personally, I recommend packing <a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/ultralight-backpacking-gear\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">lightweight backpacking gear<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/backpacking-food-ideas\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">backpacking food<\/a> like you would for any other backpacking trip and carrying your own gear. Don\u2019t bring coolers, float toys, or other excessive gear that is going to be uncomfortable for you to carry yourself. That way you\u2019ll save money and won\u2019t be waiting on your bags. And while I didn\u2019t observe this personally, people have emailed me saying the mules they saw on the trail looked undernourished.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Woman with backpacking pack on at the base of Havasu Falls\" class=\"wp-image-86358 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Courtney-Havasupai-Gear-11-1024x682-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You should be able to pack all of the gear you need for Havasu Falls in a backpacking pack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting a camping permit through a cancellation<\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t score a 2024 permit before they sell out for the year, you may still be in luck. The online Havasupai Reservation System has a Cancellation\/Transfers Page where you can purchase canceled trips. This list is updated daily at 8am Arizona Time, so be online every morning for your best chance at getting a permit.<\/p>\n<p>If there are dates that work for you, but the permit includes more spots than you need, you can sell those extra spots on the official transfer system after you purchase the canceled trip for a 10% fee. When BFT contributor Courtney bought permits off the transfer list for April 2023, she had an extra spot which she released back into the system. It was snatched up the next day and the money was refunded to her account within a week.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Woman sitting on cliff edge overlooking Havasu Falls and turquoise blue pool at base\" class=\"wp-image-65599 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-13-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoying the view of Mooney Falls at the bottom of the Havasu Falls campground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Before your Havasu Falls Camping Trip<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re lucky enough to nab a permit, you\u2019ll need to do some planning since the Havasupai Indian Reservation and Havasu Falls are quite remote and you need to carry in and out all of your supplies. <\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips to help you plan your Havasu Falls camping trip:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Have everyone in your group make an online account<\/h3>\n<p>While only one name is on the camping reservation, all members of the group must make an account at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.havasupaireservations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">havasupaireservations.com<\/a> to confirm that they have read and understood the Havasupai Rules and Laws.<\/p>\n<p>A summary of these Havasu Falls Camping Rules and Laws includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NO cliff jumping<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO rock climbing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO littering<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO amplified music<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO feeding animals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO fishing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO kayaks, standup paddleboards, pool floats, or other watercraft<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO alcohol\/drugs\/smoking<\/strong> <strong>(including marijuana)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO fires (aside from gas cooking canisters)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO drones<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO nudity or inappropriate clothing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO photos allowed in the village<\/strong> <strong>or of Havasupai tribes members<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.havasupaireservations.com\/agreement?fbclid=IwAR3qHQeP0oeEMwPLdPY6VxHUXaxYYCwMk30xd7N94B2PWzmEoysrFCaiYug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">read the complete list of rules here<\/a> (under \u201cPermits\u201d). There are fines ranging from $200 to $5000 if you get caught doing any of these things or even jail time. Please be a kind, respectful visitor and don\u2019t break these rules, ruining it for everyone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box23710_b09039-62\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\">\n<div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\">\n<div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-info-svg-icon\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\">\n<p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/havasu-falls-dos-donts-tips-for-a-successful-hike\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Check out the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts for a successful Havasu Falls camping trip<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-2-pick-up-your-havasu-falls-camping-permit-and-wristbands\">2. Pick up your Havasu Falls Camping Permit and Wristbands<\/h3>\n<p>You will need to pick up your official permit and wristbands for your entire group  at a hotel that\u2019s 90 miles from the trailhead BEFORE you head to the trailhead or start your hike down. <\/p>\n<p>Check-in for all permit reservations takes place at Grand Canyon Caverns Inn, located at mile marker 115 near Seligman. The trip leader must check in for all members no later than noon on the first day of your reservation. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Check-in hours vary by the season but I highly recommend checking in the day before your reservation starts so you can get an early start on your first day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When Courtney visited in April 2023, check-in hours were from 8-5pm but starting mid-May they were extended to 6am-7pm. <strong>Always double-check the hours!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Grand Canyon Caverns Inn checkin for Havasupai backpacking reservations\" class=\"wp-image-73341 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasupai-Check-In-1024x682-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Canyon Caverns Inn is the check-in location where you will pick up your permit &amp; wristbands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>There is no camping or sleeping in your car allowed at the trailhead parking area. <\/strong>There is a guard on the road to the trailhead who will check your permits, so don\u2019t try to sleep in the lot. Water is also not available in the parking area, but there are bathrooms. Be sure to fill up your water BEFORE heading to the trailhead.<\/p>\n<p>Options for accommodations the night before you start your Havasu Falls hike include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Closest Cities with Hotels<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Peach Springs (68 miles\/1 hour 20 minutes from trailhead).<\/li>\n<li>Seligman (90 miles\/1 hour 40 minutes from trailhead) <em>*Note: Grand Canyon Caverns Inn is where you will check in for your Havasupai trip and pick up your permit<\/em>. <em>They have hotel rooms available. BFT team member Courtney stayed at Supai Motel in Seligman.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Kingman (118 miles\/2 hours from trailhead)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Closest Campgrounds<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Grand Canyon Caverns RV Park &amp; Inn <em>*Note: this is where you will check in and pick up your permit<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>KOA in Seligman<\/li>\n<li>Kingman has a number of camping options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id56614_a5e15f-03 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column56614_38a0fb-aa inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-56614_275355-e7\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column56614_44518e-b7 inner-column-2\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading56614_882bde-db wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading56614_882bde-db\">#1 campsite finder app<\/h5>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading56614_a7db99-fa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading56614_a7db99-fa\">Try The Dyrt PRO free for 30 days<\/h3>\n<p>Get a FREE 30-Day membership to The Dyrt PRO, one of our favorite apps for finding campsites. <\/p>\n<p>Perks include: <br \/>\u2022 5,000+ free camping locations <br \/>\u2022 1,000+ campground discount network <br \/>\u2022 $0 extra booking fees <br \/>\u2022 Get reservations at sold-out campgrounds, and more<\/p>\n<p>Use the code <strong>BEARFOOT<\/strong> to get 30 days free!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns56614_cb61bd-7a\"><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn56614_a5c153-fc kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/pro.thedyrt.com\/bearfoot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Go to the Deal<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-organize-your-havasu-falls-camping-gear\">3. Organize your Havasu Falls camping gear<\/h3>\n<p>For your 4-day 3 night trip to Havasupai, you need to pack in AND OUT all of your gear and supplies. This includes food, supplies, trash, and camping gear. Water is available at the campground. <\/p>\n<p>There is a small store in the village of Supai where you can get basic snacks and drinks, but don\u2019t rely on supplies here. <\/p>\n<p>For a complete list of what hiking and camping gear you need for Havasu Falls, check out our full <a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/backpacking-gear-havasu-falls-packing-list\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Havasu Falls Packing List<\/a>. You\u2019ll want the basics (tent, sleeping bag, tent, sleeping pad, water filter, etc) plus gear for hiking and swimming at the falls, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&amp;website_id=5eb8addb-6c27-4cd2-aca0-9aab9ae1d61f&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F218763%2Fbearvault-bv475-trek-bear-canister\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">bear canister<\/a> to protect your food.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Camp site at Havasupai Campground with tent set up, gear laid out on picnic table, tarp over table, and bag hanging from tree\" class=\"wp-image-65609 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-47-Gear-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hanging our food to protect it from rodents. In 2024, the Havasupai tribe strongly recommends bear canisters to store food, garbage, and scented toiletries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23710_4d030e-c5 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_e93a07-9b inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading23710_bf06f4-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23710_bf06f4-e6\">Read More<\/h5>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading23710_7a506b-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23710_7a506b-c0\">Backpacking Gear Recommendations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items23710_6bf7e4-03 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\">\n<ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-23710_604766-4b kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/best-sun-protection-shirts-for-women\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Women\u2019s Sun Protection Shirts for Hiking<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-23710_e11de5-e2 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/zpacks-duplex-ultralight-tent-review\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Zpacks Duplex Ultralight Tent Review<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-23710_02592e-b4 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/how-to-pack-a-backpacking-pack\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How to Pack a Backpacking Pack<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-23710_c8b60d-e2 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/best-sleeping-pads-for-backpacking\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">9 Best Sleeping Pads for Backpacking<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-23710_334754-a3 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/best-hiking-hats-women\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">12 Best Women\u2019s Hiking Hats of 2023<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_efa9a8-58 inner-column-2\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-23710_2d3150-c6\">\n<div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Camping at Havasu Falls<\/h2>\n<p>Here is what to expect when you arrive the campground at Havasu Falls. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Havsu Falls Campsites<\/h3>\n<p>The camping area at Havasupai is about a mile long and sits between Havasu Falls and Mooney Falls. Do not expect solitude at the campground \u2013 Havasu is CROWDED and you will have neighbors. Campsites are first-come-first-serve and are scattered throughout. <strong>If you are concerned about getting a prime campsite, get an early start from the trailhead<\/strong>. We also saw many people move campsites on morning #2 after early risers left the campground to hike back out.<\/p>\n<p>A majority of the sites are right on the river that runs through the campground, and most of the sites\u00a0have picnic tables. It\u2019s also important to note that there are campsites on both sides of the river, although access can be a little tricky with limited footbridges to cross.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Crossing a footbridge at Havasu Falls\" class=\"wp-image-23628 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GOPR2983-1024x768-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Both times I visited Havasu Falls, the <strong>crowds seemed thinner the further down the campsite area we walked<\/strong>. The only disadvantage of being nearer to Mooney Falls toward the end of the campground is that the water spigot where you fill up your water bottles is located near the start of the campground. <\/p>\n<p>The campground is also hammock heaven with tons of trees to swing from. IDuring my first trip, I slept in my <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Cn9nUf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">ENO DoubleNest Hammock<\/a> for the first time, and it was perfect. If there\u2019s a chance of rain, don\u2019t forget to bring a tarp if you plan on sleeping in a hammock. On my second trip, I brought a l<a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/best-tents-for-backpacking\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">ightweight backpacking tent<\/a> since the weather was looking more iffy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Tent set up at Havasupai Campground at night with twilight skies overhead\" class=\"wp-image-65622 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-9-tent-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our campsite at Havasupai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toilets<\/h3>\n<p>There are <strong>four composting toilet\u00a0facilities evenly spaced throughout the campground<\/strong> and they were surprisingly clean with plenty of toilet paper. There are NO showers. Please use the toilets provided to ensure the area stays pristine for others\u2019 use.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campfires<\/h3>\n<p>Campfires are not allowed\u00a0in the Havasu Falls camping area or anywhere in Havasupai.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water<\/h3>\n<p>There is <strong>potable water available in the Havasupai campground<\/strong>. You will need to bring vessels to transport your water back to your campsite. If you don\u2019t want to constantly walk back and forth to the spigot, we recommend bringing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&amp;website_id=5eb8addb-6c27-4cd2-aca0-9aab9ae1d61f&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F218519%2Fhydrapak-seeker-6-l-water-storage-bag-with-plug-n-play-cap-and-camp-tap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">water storage bag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wildlife<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Watch out for marmots.<\/strong> They are sneaky and will get into your food if it\u2019s left out where they can get to it. When you leave your camp to go for a swim or a hike, make sure to hang it or store it safely. Bringing a bear canister is easier than hanging your food in a tree and is recommended by the Havasupai Tribe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/best-bear-canisters-backpacking\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Read Next: Best Bear Canisters for Backpacking<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Woman hanging food bag on tree at campsite\" class=\"wp-image-65625 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-46-Gear-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep food away from wildlife by hanging it in a tree or stashing it in a bear canister<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Havasupai Camping Rules<\/h3>\n<p>When you are camping in Havasupai it\u2019s important that you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Practice <a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/basic-guidelines-of-leave-no-trace\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Leave No Trace<\/a><\/strong> in order to keep the campground and the falls clean for everyone to enjoy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be respectful <\/strong>of other campers and watch your noise at night. It travels fast in the canyon and is an easy way to get on your neighbor\u2019s bad side. Quiet hours are from 8pm to 5am.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the restrooms<\/strong> rather than going outside your tent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pack out all of your trash<\/strong> and don\u2019t leave your trash in the bathrooms for the campground staff to pick up. All trash left behind must be sent out via helicopter, so it\u2019s much easier if everyone does their part to carry everything out that they brought with them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><strong>Havasupai Lodge: <\/strong>If you\u2019re not a camper, there is a lodge in the village of Supai. You still need a Havasu permit to stay at the lodge. To make a Havasupai Lodge Reservation, use the online HavasupaiReservation.com system.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-havasu-falls-trail-guide-and-itinerary\">Havasu Falls Trail Guide and Itinerary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23710_0e4a53-1a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_77f55a-68 inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23710_6a59b2-9e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_a1d965-08 inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-23710_c747fe-88 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-23710_c747fe-88 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\">\n<div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\">\n<div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\">\n<figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\">\n<div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Havasu-Falls-2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Havasu-Falls-2.jpg\" data-id=\"39547\" class=\"wp-image-39547 skip-lazy lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-2-1024x683-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_9e468d-63 inner-column-2\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading23710_70985d-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23710_70985d-1b\">Day 1: Hiking to Havasupai Campground <\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 10 miles one way (8 miles to Supai Village)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Moderate-Hard<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation Change<\/strong>: -2,400 feet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Needed: <\/strong>4-6 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-23710_d9c3f2-fc alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\">\n<ul class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-grid kb-gallery-id-23710_d9c3f2-fc kb-gallery-caption-style-below kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"1\" data-columns-xl=\"1\" data-columns-md=\"1\" data-columns-sm=\"1\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\">\n<li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\">\n<figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\">\n<div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:785px\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:130%\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"785\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Trail map of Havasuapi hike\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Havasupai-Trail-Map.jpeg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Havasupai-Trail-Map.jpeg\" data-id=\"65540\" class=\"wp-image-65540 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasupai-Trail-Map-785x1024-1.jpeg\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.havasupaireservations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener follow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Official Havasupai Tribe website<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the day of your reservation, make your way to the Hilltop Trailhead parking area <strong>with a full tank of gas<\/strong>. The closest gas station is 70 miles away. There is a ranger who will check your permit and wristbands about 5 miles from the parking area. After parking in the visitor\u2019s area, display your Campground Reservation Confirmation Code visibly on your dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>At the trailhead, you can organize your gear and get ready for your Havasu Falls hike. The total distance to the Havasu Falls campground\u00a0is approximately 10 miles one way and the trail begins at the Hualapai Hilltop parking lot at an elevation of 5,200 feet. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Woman standing with back to camera looking out over Arizona desert canyon carrying backpacking backpack\" class=\"wp-image-65602 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-2-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trail to Havasupai can be hot and exposed. Be prepared with lots of water!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Immediately, the trail begins a 1,000-foot descent over the first mile, dropping you into Havasu Canyon. Once you reach the wash, the trail follows a dry river bed for the next 6.5 miles, gradually dropping another 1,000 or so feet until you reach the village of Supai at mile 8.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: there is no water available at the trailhead or on the trail, so make sure you pack enough to make it to the campground.<\/p>\n<p>The hike on the way in is long but not too difficult and the initial descent is on a well-maintained series of switchbacks. Once you are in the dry river bed, the hiking can be a bit slow due to the sandy gravel, but the trail is very easy to follow. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Sandy Havasu Falls trail through canyon in Arizona\" class=\"wp-image-65612 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls_Hike_Arizona-1024x539-1.jpeg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trail into Havasupai is easy to follow and not overly challenging (although long and exposed)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If at any point you think you\u2019ve lost the trail, just keep following the river bed until you meet back up with the path. <\/p>\n<p>At mile 8, you\u2019ll enter Supai village. No photos or videos are allowed in this area and in 2023 there were signs asking you to wear a face mask throughout the village. Please be respectful and obey the current wishes of the locals. Once you pass through the Supai village, it\u2019s another 2 miles and a couple of hundred feet down to the Havasupai campground.<\/p>\n<p>On the way you\u2019ll pass Navajo Falls and Fifty Foot Falls, both are worth exploring on days 2 or 3.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23710_34fe17-a4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_04ae1f-63 inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-23710_0006b2-0f alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-23710_0006b2-0f kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\">\n<div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\">\n<div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\">\n<figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\">\n<div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC00244.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC00244.jpg\" data-id=\"23630\" class=\"wp-image-23630 skip-lazy lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00244-683x1024-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_f3ab7a-73 inner-column-2\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading23710_54872b-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23710_54872b-07\">Day 2: Day Hike to Mooney and Beaver Falls<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 7 miles round trip<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Moderate-Strenuous<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation Change<\/strong>: +\/-1,200 feet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Needed: <\/strong>5-6 hours (not including time at the waterfalls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/waterfalls-of-havasu-canyon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Havasupai has five waterfalls you can visit<\/a>. The two lower falls include Havasu Falls (the most famous one), Mooney, and Beaver. The upper falls include Fiftyfoot and Little Navajo Falls.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend hiking down to Mooney Falls at a minimum during your visit to Havasupai, but if you have the energy for a full-day hike to Beaver Falls, it\u2019s well worth your time. For Beaver Falls, you\u2019ll want to pack plenty of water, your swim suit, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&amp;website_id=5eb8addb-6c27-4cd2-aca0-9aab9ae1d61f&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F206116%2Fnomadix-ultralight-towel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">ultralight towel<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/best-hiking-snacks\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">hiking snacks<\/a> so you can relax and enjoy it once you get there. <\/p>\n<p>Also, don\u2019t hike in flip flops. For the hike down to Mooney and Beaver Falls, you\u2019ll going to want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=b5770911-39dc-46ac-ba0f-b49dbb30c5c7&amp;website_id=5eb8addb-6c27-4cd2-aca0-9aab9ae1d61f&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fastral-tr1-mesh-water-shoe-womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">sturdy water shoes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=b5770911-39dc-46ac-ba0f-b49dbb30c5c7&amp;website_id=5eb8addb-6c27-4cd2-aca0-9aab9ae1d61f&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fteva-hurricane-xlt-sandal-womens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">hiking sandals (like Tevas)<\/a> that you don\u2019t mind getting wet.<\/p>\n<p>The hike down to Mooney Falls, which begins right at the end of the campground, is challenging, very steep, and requires the use of chains for support and ladders. You\u2019ll even have to crouch down as you slither your way through some narrow sections with a cave-like feel. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35347 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-22-683x1024-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chains and Ladders lead to the bottom of Mooney Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Take your time, and don\u2019t feel rushed by other people. You\u2019ll be proud of yourself when you get to the bottom, and in my opinion, going down is scarier than going back up. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Two people walking through water at base of Havasu Falls\" class=\"wp-image-65606 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-22-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ryan and I at the base of Mooney Falls on the way to Beaver Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u2019re down there, the trail continues to Beaver Falls. It is stunning with way fewer people than you\u2019ll find around Havasu Falls. Pay attention to the trail since it crosses the river a number of times. <strong>With a leisurely pace, the hike to Beaver Falls takes about 5 hours round trip. <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"bighorn sheep crossing havasu creek\" class=\"wp-image-35351 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-26-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A magical moment was when we encountered a bighorn sheep crossing Havasu Creek on our way to Beaver Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The hike to Beaver Falls has a few steep sections, but is fairly flat for the majority\u00a0of the hike. You can\u2019t miss Beaver Falls when you arrive. There is a sign and sometimes a ranger is present. There is a path down to the water so you can swim as well as place to sit and eat lunch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Man wading through Havasu Creek\" class=\"wp-image-35330 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-10-1024x683-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wading through Havasu Creek on the way to Beaver Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35353 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-28-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The base of Beaver Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beaver Falls is an amazing place to take a dip, so if you want some sun for your swimming excursion, <strong>get there earlier in the day before the sun goes behind the canyon wall.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some people hike all the way to the confluence of the Colorado River, where you can see the turquoise water of Havasu mixed with the muddy brown water of the Colorado. This is a LONG day \u2013 16.5 miles roundtrip from the campground \u2013 so only attempt the confluence hike if you are fit and prepared. <\/p>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23710_4633b2-06 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_c5d967-da inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-23710_da942f-bc alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-23710_da942f-bc kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\">\n<div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\">\n<div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\">\n<figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\">\n<div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" alt=\"Fifty Foot Falls at Havasupai\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Havasu-Falls-33.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Havasu-Falls-33.jpg\" data-id=\"65729\" class=\"wp-image-65729 skip-lazy lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-33-1024x684-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_a53114-37 inner-column-2\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading23710_21b864-a4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23710_21b864-a4\">Day 3: Hang at Fifty Foot and Navajo Falls<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 2 miles round trip<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Easy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation Change<\/strong>: +\/-250 feet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Needed: <\/strong>1 hour (not including time at the falls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Day 3 is all about relaxing and swimming at the falls near the campground. It\u2019s nice to have a mellow day to rest your legs since you\u2019ll have a long hike out on day 4. Of course you should swim at Havasu Falls, but for a quieter experience head back towards the village to explore Fifty Foot and Navajo Falls.<\/p>\n<p>Like day 2, pack your towel, swimsuit, <a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/sun-protection-for-hiking\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">sun protection<\/a>, water shoes, snacks, and maybe even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&amp;website_id=5eb8addb-6c27-4cd2-aca0-9aab9ae1d61f&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F158004%2Fhelinox-chair-zero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">lightweight camp chair<\/a> and a good book. Remember, climbing and jumping from the falls is not allowed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Woman sitting in chair at the top of Fifty Foot Falls on Havasupai\" class=\"wp-image-23619 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00364-1024x683-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoying the view of Fifty Foot Falls before taking a dip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Swimming at Navajo Falls on the havasupai reservation\" class=\"wp-image-35344 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-19-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BFT Contributor Linda and her husband swimming in Navajo Falls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Navajo Falls has tons of different shallow pools broken up by limestone, perfect for hanging out in. Since it was so close to our campsite, we brought our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=e295c418-295a-447c-b265-734e25f82503&amp;website_id=5eb8addb-6c27-4cd2-aca0-9aab9ae1d61f&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F217082%2Ftherm-a-rest-neoair-xlite-nxt-sleeping-pad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">inflatable sleeping pads<\/a> up to the falls and used them to float around on.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Two women floating on sleeping pads at Fifty Foot Falls at Havasupai\" class=\"wp-image-23617 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GOPR7157-1024x768-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">No need to bring pool floats down to Havasu Falls. Just use your inflatable sleeping pad intead!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23710_c5de73-6c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_7b4f29-83 inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-23710_1395e9-f4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-slider kb-gallery-id-23710_1395e9-f4 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\">\n<div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-slider kt-carousel-arrowstyle-none kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"false\" data-slider-fade=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\">\n<div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item\">\n<div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\">\n<div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\">\n<figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\">\n<div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\">\n<div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Woman standing on a cliff overlooking Havasu Falls with a red backpacking pack on\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Havasu-Falls-Gear-Feature-Image-1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Havasu-Falls-Gear-Feature-Image-1.jpg\" data-id=\"31237\" class=\"wp-image-31237 skip-lazy lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Havasu-Falls-Gear-Feature-Image-1-1024x768-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_0dda58-15 inner-column-2\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading23710_9aff59-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23710_9aff59-4f\">Day 4: Hiking Back to Hualapai Hilltop parking lot<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 10 miles one-way<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty: <\/strong>Strenuous<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation Change<\/strong>: +2,400 feet<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Needed: <\/strong>5-7 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The hike back out to your car is a bit more challenging than the hike into the campground. By the time you reach the climb at the end, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll be a bit tired. Make sure you have plenty of water and snacks for the return. You\u2019ll pass by Fifty Foot and Navajo Falls once more if you decide to cool off before you begin the hike out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Fifty Foot Falls at Havasupai\" class=\"wp-image-23568 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC00073-1024x683-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fifty Foot Falls, which you will hike by again on your way back to the trailhead<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"925\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"BFT Founder Kristen Bor swimming in Havasu Creek\" class=\"wp-image-31168 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_0304-1024x925-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taking one last dip in a private swimming hole in Havasu Creek before starting our hike out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also, as you noticed on the way down, there is very little shade on the trail, so depending on the time of year, the hike out from Havasu Falls can be deathly hot. That extreme dry heat can suck the life right out of you, and even in March when the temps were in the mid-80s, it was quite hot hiking out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are doing this hike in summer, plan to start\u00a0the trek out in the very early morning, like 4am early, or stay and swim and hike out in the early evening. <\/strong>The trail officially closes at sunset, so just plan to be off the trail by the time it\u2019s dark.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Woman hiking through a desert wash on the way to Havasu Falls\" class=\"wp-image-35343 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-18-683x1024-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There is very little shade on the hike out apart from the beginning where the canyon is more narrow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-option-to-take-a-helicopter-out\">Option to take a helicopter out<\/h3>\n<p><b>If you\u2019d rather not hike out from Havasu, there\u2019s a first-come, first-serve helicopter that leaves from Supai village. <\/b>From March 15 to October 15 it flies on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays, and the rest of the year it only flies Sundays and Fridays. It costs $100\/person (tack on a $10 fee if paying by credit card), and it\u2019s not guaranteed you will be able to use it. Locals get first priority and the helicopter doesn\u2019t fly in bad weather. You are allowed to bring one bag on the helicopter up to 40lbs.<\/p>\n<p>When BFT team member Courtney visited in April 2023, she chose to take the helicopter out to save time and energy for the drive home. She started the hike to the village at 5:30am and was #9 in line for a ride out. <\/p>\n<p>Flights begin around 10am so be prepared to arrive early and wait around. The helicopter takes 6 passengers at the time, and based on the number of locals, she ended up on the 3rd ride out of the day, arriving back to her car by 11am. <\/p>\n<p>I imagine if you\u2019re trying to fly out in peak summer heat, you need to arrive even earlier and be prepared to wait for hours. They will continue flying until everyone is accommodated or until it gets dark.<\/p>\n<p>Taking the helicopter was a unique experience (what other backpacking trip can you take a helicopter out of?!) with stunning views of the canyon, but always be prepared to hike out in case you can\u2019t make it on the helicopter.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-the-best-time-to-nbsp-visit-havasu-falls\">The Best Time to\u00a0visit Havasu Falls<\/h2>\n<p>The best time to visit Havasu Falls depends on what you want to do there. Do you want to swim? Or do you want to avoid the crowds? Here\u00a0are the pros and cons of visiting Havasu Falls for the different seasons:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spring-or-late-fall\">Spring or Late Fall<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pros: <\/strong>Fewer bugs and fewer people<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons: <\/strong>Variable weather could mean less than ideal swimming temps. One year I went in March and had swimming weather (80 degrees) during the day and very cold nights (40 degrees). On my most recent trip in May, it rained and was not suitable for swimming until the last day. The plus side of this is that the hike out (which can be unbearably hot) was very tolerable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-or-early-fall\">Summer or Early Fall<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Hot weather means you can sit and hang out in the water all day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cons: <\/strong>Hot temps mean hiking could be miserable and potentially even dangerous. In the heat of summer, when Havasu Falls is the busiest, people get up at 4am to begin the hike out. Summer is also\u00a0monsoon season with flash floods being most likely from mid-June to late September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><strong>A note about monsoon season<\/strong>: Monsoon season in Arizona typically runs from mid-June through September. Havasu Canyon has historically seen flooding, including dangerous flash floods. Be prepared by checking the weather forecast, complying with rules and regulations, and checking in at the tourist office before you head to the campground.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Man standing on trail in Havasu canyon surrounded by lush green vegetation and tall red rock cliffs\" class=\"wp-image-65628 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/ryu-anime.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Havasu-Falls-56-Hiking-1024x684-1.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hiking in spring to Beaver Falls was unbelievably lush and green<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I hope this guide helps you plan an unforgettable backpacking trip to Havasupai! It\u2019s one of my favorite places I\u2019ve ever visited for its beauty and magnificence. lt\u2019s truly a special place. <\/p>\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23710_69a003-2a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_d4d073-b2 inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23710_01b6d3-7e alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_7590b7-32 inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23710_8ea182-31 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\">\n<div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_de1ef8-e2 inner-column-1\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading23710_df0a7c-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23710_df0a7c-47\"><strong>READ NEXT<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23710_52f44c-5a inner-column-2\">\n<div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Check out our other Havasu Falls blog posts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/van-life-101-how-to-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/backpacking-gear-havasu-falls-packing-list\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Complete Havasu Falls Packing List<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/van-life-101-how-to-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/waterfalls-of-havasu-canyon\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Five Amazing Waterfalls of Havasu Canyon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/van-life-101-how-to-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/havasu-falls-dos-donts-tips-for-a-successful-hike\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Hiking Havasu Canyon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/havasu-falls-photos\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Photos To Inspire Your Havasu Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading23710_95215a-66 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23710_95215a-66\">Save this post to Pinterest<\/h6>\n<div 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>What questions do you have about planning a backpacking trip to Havasupai in 2024? Did you get a Havasu Falls permit this year? Leave a comment below!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"kt-load-after-post\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\/havasu-falls-camping-guide\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Ultimate Havasu Falls Camping, Hiking and Permit Guide (2024)<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/bearfoottheory.com\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Bearfoot Theory<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Havasupai Reservation and Havasu Falls is one of the most special places I have ever visited. 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