5 Waterfalls of Havasupai That You Should Never Miss

Today you are going to see 5 falls that require only one permit. Yes you read it right only one permit is required to visit all 5 falls.

All five waterfalls and their pools are situated within the Havasu Canyon.

You’ll not face usual crowd problem as permit are limited and they sell out very fast as they once release.

so be quick.

Permit Information

Getting a permit is tough because a lot of people want to go, and they get booked really fast once they’re available (usually around February 1st each year for the following season).

Reservations must be made online through the official Havasupai Reservation system.

No day hiking is allowed, and all visitors must have a permit for overnight camping or a lodge reservation.

This information is applied to all 5 falls. Remember you don’t need separate pass for each fall.

You just need one permit to access the Havasupai Reservation and visit all five of the waterfalls (Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, Beaver Falls, Navajo Falls, and Fifty Foot Falls).

Havasu Falls

It is located within the Havasupai Indian Reservation at the bottom of Havasu Canyon, which is a side canyon of the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

The most eye catchy feature of this fall is turquoise-blue color of the water.

when the water flow over the travertine cliffs it creates ever changing waterfalls.

Mooney Falls

Mooney Falls is located within Havasu Canyon on the Havasupai Indian Reservation in Northern Arizona, just west of Grand Canyon National Park.

The nearest village is Supai, which is within the canyon and must be passed through to reach the falls.

It rises about 200 feet high, making it the tallest of the five main waterfalls in Havasu Canyon.

Just like the other Havasupai waterfalls, Mooney Falls has also eye-catching turquoise-blue water.

Reaching the base of Mooney Falls is an adventure in itself.

It’s location requires a significant hike of 10 mile to the campground, then another mile to the falls.

Beaver Falls

Reaching this fall requires 3-mile hike downstream from the Havasupai Campground (after the initial 10-mile hike into the canyon).

It is often described as “secret Garden of Eden”.

It gives a calmer and more adventurous vibe compared to the more famous Havasu and Mooney Falls.

It features a series of smaller, gentle waterfalls which creates numerous beautiful, shallow pools for wading and swimming.

Navajo Falls

The current Navajo Falls (Upper and Lower Navajo Falls) were formed after a 2008 flood dramatically altered the creek’s course.

Upper Navajo Falls also known as Fiftyfoot Falls or New Navajo Falls. This is the first waterfall encountered on the trail from Supai Village.

It drops approximately 50 feet (15 meters) into a rocky pool.

Lower Navajo Falls also known as Rock Falls or Little Navajo Falls. It is Located about 0.15 miles (240 meters) downstream from Upper Navajo Falls.

It is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) downstream from the Supai Village.

Fifty Foot Falls

It is also known as Upper Navajo Falls or New Navajo Falls.

It is famous for being the first major waterfall encountered along the Havasu Creek trail as you hike from Supai Village towards Havasu Falls and the campground.

Interestingly, this location, originally known as Supai Falls.

It has a history of instability, disappearing and reappearing several times since the late 19th century.

Conclusion

You only need one permit to see all five waterfalls. Just remember that no day trips are allowed, and a minimum 3-night stay is required (either in the campground or the lodge).

Getting a permit isn’t easy because they sell out fast, so plan ahead and book early.