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Mooney Falls

📍 Supai
Nearest Town
Included in Havasupai permit/reservation
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, spring-fed
Water Temp
🟡 Moderate
Difficulty
📅 Spring and fall for hiking; swimming year-round
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
Descent to the pool requires a genuinely intimidating chain-and-ladder climb through a cliffside tunnel; falls/injuries are a real risk for inexperienced hikers.
💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool 🟡 Moderate Included in Havasupai permit/reservation Reservation Required ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Mooney Falls

At 200 feet, the tallest of the Havasupai waterfalls; reaching its base swimming pool requires a dramatic, chain-and-ladder cliff descent.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
Included in Havasupai permit/reservation
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, spring-fed
Best Season
📅 Spring and fall for hiking; swimming year-round
Reservation
Required
Water Type
200-ft waterfall & pool
Managed By
Havasupai Tribe
County
Coconino (Havasupai Indian Reservation) County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Havasu Creek, ~1 mile below Havasu Falls campground

Access Notes:
Descent via chains and ladders through a cliffside tunnel — genuinely intimidating, gloves recommended

GPS Coordinates
36.2625, -112.7092
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✅ 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: Included in Havasupai permit/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
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