We are aware of the gateway errors with the new booking system and appreciate your patience while the team works to resolve this as soon as possible.
We are aware of the gateway errors with the new booking system and appreciate your patience while the team works to resolve this as soon as possible.
The Havasupai Tribe (the “Tribe”) is a federally recognized Indian tribe with sovereign immunity. The Tribe has its own rules, regulations, policies, customs, laws, and way of life. Any violation may result in immediate termination of all permits for everyone included on all related bookings, and may also result in additional consequences, including but not limited to fines, exclusion from the Havasupai Reservation, seizure of property, and criminal and civil prosecution. Refunds will not be given in the event of a violation. Entrance upon tribal lands constitutes consent to the civil jurisdiction of the Havasupai Tribe and agreement to follow the terms and conditions and all other tribal rules and regulations. The Havasupai Tribal Court is the court with sole and exclusive jurisdiction over any matters and claims arising from or related to tourism, bookings, and permits.
The Tribe may close all or part of its Reservation and other lands at any time for any reason. If a closure of any kind results, the Tribe is not responsible for any expenses related to a booking, including but not limited to permit costs, transportation costs, clothing, equipment, medical expenses, hotel reservations, and other incidental costs.
PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL VISITORS
Visitors are responsible for being prepared with their own food and water for their whole trip. Visitors are also responsible for protecting their own person and property.
You are responsible for reading and understanding all the information in the terms and conditions and in the waiver before making a booking.
Be confident with the travel dates and number of permits you book! Bookings are subject to a limited cancellation policy only. No exceptions will be made or allowed outside of that policy.
You will only be able to add one permit per booking at a time. If you plan to book more than one permit under your name, you will need to put one permit in your cart and then click “Add Booking” again. You do not need to enter a new name each time you add a booking. You will need to use this same process of clicking “Add Booking” for every permit you want to book under your account. Once you have added the number of permits you want, you then click “check out”.
It is very important that you check the dates selected because the system will take you back to the calendar for each “Add Booking” that you click.
Also, it is very important that you name one or two PATLs at the time of booking. PATLs cannot be named or changed after the booking is complete.
For 2026, permit prices are as follows:
Cancellation Policy – Cancellations must be initiated and completed through your online tourist account at least 90 days before the first day of your permit start date to receive a 50% refund of the permit fee (excludes early access fee). If you have more than one permit needing to be cancelled, each must be done individually in order to receive the 50% refund. Any refund will be returned to the credit card on file that was used to make the original purchase. Refunds may take several weeks to fully process.
Cancellations made within 90 days of the first day of your permit start date are not eligible for a refund. In those situations, the purchase price is non-refundable. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE OR ALLOWED.
Other than for bookings cancelled within the allowable time frame and method announced in this policy, no refunds of any kind will be given for any other reasons, including but not limited to adverse weather, natural disaster, health emergency, travel disruptions, personal issues, and/or disease epidemic/pandemic. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE OR ALLOWED.
Generally Native Americans/American Indians with tribal enrollment cards (including a certificate of Indian Blood “CIB”) can visit the campground for free. The individual makes a booking, pays for the permits, and upon check-in presents their enrollment/CIB documentation for a reimbursement to be processed. Each eligible Native person seeking the permit reimbursement must show their own enrollment card/CIB in order to be reimbursed. Reimbursements will be processed to the original credit card used to purchase the permits. Reimbursement may take up to several weeks.
This reimbursement benefit only applies to campground permits. Lodge permits and pack mule bookings are not eligible for reimbursement.
Due to the many challenges and hazards of bringing young children (distance, elevation, remoteness, extreme weather, challenging terrain, water hazards, lack of medical facilities, etc.), bringing young children is NOT recommended.
Children 6 years old and younger do not require a paid permit, they are admitted free with a valid permit holder. Child 7 and older require a paid permit.
Children are not required to have an account, the trip leader is responsible for ensuring all members of their group follow the rules and policies.
No. There are no public medical and health facilities in Supai Village. In the event of an injury, it may take many hours or even days to get treatment or be transported out of and off the Havasupai Reservation. Trained emergency rescue teams are not available. Reliable and urgent emergency transportation is not available. In case of an emergency and helicopter or UTV transportation is necessary, the financial cost will be high and is the responsibility of the individual who needs to be evacuated. Only the injured individual will be evacuated. No one else, including others in the travel group, will be allowed in the helicopter or UTV.
Yes. Tourists can purchase helicopter flights into and out of Supai Village on the day of travel prior to boarding the helicopter. The cost is $300.00 (all taxes and fees included) per person one way. Payment can be made with credit card or cash at the landing zones at Hilltop and Supai Village.
Tourists are allowed one personal pack with each flight purchased. Any other packs will incur additional charges that must be paid prior to boarding the helicopter.
No pre-booking of flights is allowed. Flights are available first-come first serve with the understanding that others have priority to fly before tourists. Tourists agree to the waiver by purchasing and using helicopter flights.
What is the helicopter schedule?
The helicopter schedule is subject to change at any time without notice. Further, even if the helicopter is flying, it may not be available to tourists. Tourists should not rely on the helicopter for transport into and out of Supai Village.
The current schedule is Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
Due to the remote location and rugged natural terrain of the Havasupai Reservation, including the trails throughout the Reservation, access may be extremely limited or completely unavailable for individuals with certain physical limitations. There are no paved roads to Supai Village, and no vehicular access beyond the Hilltop parking lot. The trail is steep, rocky, and remote, with no wheelchair-accessible paths. The lodge, campgrounds, and other buildings and facilities throughout the Havasupai Reservation are not equipped with accessibility features.
The scenic beauty of the Canyon, the many amazing waterfalls, and camping along Havasu Creek is awesome at all times of the year!
Cooler months of the year are ideal for hiking and exploring. Warmer months are ideal for hanging out in the water (but also means planning your hikes in and out for the early morning when it is cooler).
Supai Village experiences all different types of weather. For example, during peak tourist season (May-September), temperatures can soar to well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit while also dropping to low temperatures in the 50s. During the shoulder months, it will be cold and may even snow.
The water temperature is approximately 70 degrees all year long. Much of the trail is without consistent shade. Once you reach the Campground there is lots of shade and water to help keep you cool.
Please also be prepared for the summer Monsoon season (usually July through September) when there is an increased chance of rain and flash flooding. If you hear or see flood waters approaching, or if you are caught in a rainstorm, get to high ground immediately and wait until it clears.
Do NOT hike past the top of Mooney Falls or enter narrow parts of the canyon when it is raining or flooding.
You are responsible for packing appropriately to deal with varying temperatures and weather conditions.
The elevation at Hualapai Hilltop is 5,200 feet. The elevation at Supai Village is 3,205 feet.
Day 0 (the day before your permit arrival date): Arrive in the area. Stay at the Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn and get a good night’s sleep to get an early start the next morning. Check-in at the Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn tourist office to receive wristband(s) and complete other necessary forms.
Day 1: Check-in at the tourist office at Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn if you did not do so the prior day. Receive your wristband and complete other necessary forms. Drive to Hualapai Hilltop. Hike into Supai Village. Continue hiking to the lodge or campground (depending on which permit you booked).
Day 2: Rest, relax, enjoy, explore! A good day for the lower waterfalls (Havasu, Mooney, Beaver)
Day 3: Rest, relax, enjoy, explore! A good day for the upper waterfalls (Fiftyfoot, Little Navajo, Havasu)
Day 4 (the day of your permit departure date): Hike out. Consider staying at the Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn to eat, rest, relax, recover before heading to your home location.
Day 5 (the day after your permit departure date): Drive/fly back home – or stay in the area and explore even more!
It is your responsibility to be prepared to hike roundtrip with all of your gear and necessary belongings, including adequate food and water. It is an 8-mile hike with very significant elevation change between the trailhead and Supai Village where the lodge is located. The campground and waterfalls are even further. Consider this to be strong encouragement to pack and travel light but smart.
Also remember, if you bring something onto Havasupai lands, you are responsible for also bringing it back off of Havasupai lands – do not leave ANYTHING behind (this includes partially used items such fuel canisters or other camping gear).
Be sure to bring:
Other recommended packing items:
Backpack to Carry Your Gear In and Out – A properly fitting comfortable backpack makes the trip much more enjoyable. And if you choose to use the Pack Mule service, many people find it helpful to protect their backpack by putting it into a duffel bag. Waterproof bag tags are also a very good idea.
Hydration Day Pack – A day pack is a convenient and comfortable way to carry water and essential gear when you don’t need a full backpack.
Protection from Sun – In the dry desert air, you will often get much more sun exposure than you are used to – so consider long sleeves, long pants, and a sun hat or, at the very least, be sure to protect yourself with sunscreen!
Tent and/or Hammock and Sleeping Pad – Lightweight backpacking gear is recommended for ease of use.
A Bear Canister and Odor-Proof Bags for Food and Trash Storage – While there are NOT bears in Supai, there are plenty of other critters that will be relentless in their attempts to get into your food and trash. Small wild critters (mice, squirrels, etc.) may try to get to your food and trash (and anything else with an odor), even if it means chewing through your pack or tent. Store food and trash in odor and rodent proof containers.
Trekking Poles – Trekking poles may help on the hike in and out.
Phone Charger – Consider bringing a battery pack or solar phone charger. The campground does not have electricity. Keep your phone on “airplane mode” to save battery.
Headlamp – Headlamps make it easier to get to the bathroom at night and get a pre-sunrise start to avoid the peak heat of the day. Ideally use the red beam on your headlamps at night (red light does not mess up night vision), carry your headlamp in your hand pointing down at the ground while in the campground (to not disturb other campers), and keep any lighting at your campsite to a minimum so as to let yourselves and others enjoy the night and the night sky.
Water Filter – There is drinking water available in Supai Village and from a freshwater spring in the campground. All other water should be treated/filtered before using. And to be extra safe, please consider filtering all water.
Food – Many foods are easy and nutritional with no preparation or extra complexity. Freeze-dried meals are very light to carry since all the water weight has been removed – and many freeze-dried meals are delicious and nutritious just by adding cold water (no stove needed!)
Yes. You will see domesticated animals and wildlife. Do not feed or touch any animals regardless of domestication status.
The majority of the Havasupai Reservation is remote without reliable WIFI or cellular reception. This includes most of the trails and even the campground and lodge areas. Do not expect to have WIFI or cellular reception during your visit.
There is limited parking at Hualapai Hilltop. Additional parking is available along the road leading to the parking lot. You will need to register each vehicle with the tourism office at check-in. If you will be parking a vehicle at Hilltop, you will need to indicate the license plate number of each vehicle on your check-in information in order to receive a parking pass. Please note that the Tribe is not responsible for vehicles or any property contained within vehicles parked on the Havasupai Reservation or other lands.
We recommend Grand Canyon Caverns & Inn, located at Mile Marker 115, Route 66 near Peach Springs, Arizona 86434. This is also the location for permit check-in.
The closest gas stations are nearly 70 – 90 miles from the trailhead (in Peach Springs on the way to/from Las Vegas, and in Seligman on the way to/from Phoenix).
Plan to have enough fuel in your vehicle to cover at least 200 miles of driving before starting down Indian Road 18.
There are no fuel services available at the Grand Canyon Caverns check-in office.
The closest electric vehicle charging station may be found in Kingman, AZ. Electric vehicles are not recommended for the approximately 200 mile round trip drive down Indian Road 18.
You will experience one of the most beautiful places in the world! So yes generally, you can take photos and videos of yourself and the surrounding nature for your own personal use. However, you cannot take photos, videos, or any recordings of tribal members, community members, animals, homes, buildings, burial grounds, and sacred sites and objects.
Drones or any other means of aerial photography/video is prohibited. Photography, filming, documenting, or recording using any means for commercial purposes is also prohibited.
No. The Havasupai Reservation is a “dry” Reservation. This means that no drugs or alcohol of any kind is allowed. Possession, use, distribution, consumption, or sale of any kind of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited.
The Tribe is not responsible for locating and returning any lost or forgotten personal property. Be sure to safekeep your property and take it all with you at the end of your permit period.