💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate $455/person for mandatory 3-night camping reservation Reservation Required
🌊 About Havasu Falls
The legendary turquoise-blue waterfall on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, famous for its wide sandy beach and travertine pools; consistently ranked among the most beautiful swimming holes in the US.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$455/person for mandatory 3-night camping reservation
Water Temperature
💧 Consistently cool, spring-fed, year-round
Best Season
📅 Spring and fall recommended for hiking comfort; swimming enjoyable year-round due to constant spring-fed flow
Water Type
Travertine waterfall & turquoise pool (100-ft falls)
Managed By
Havasupai Tribe (sovereign tribal land, not NPS)
County
Coconino (Havasupai Indian Reservation) County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Havasu Trail via Hualapai Hilltop, Supai, AZ 86435
Access Notes:
10-mile hike each way (or mule/helicopter) with 2,000+ ft elevation change; no water sources en route; extreme summer heat risk
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Reservation required — book in advance or you may be turned away
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $455/person for mandatory 3-night camping reservation
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace