Campground Terms and Conditions – Havasupai Reservation Support

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE MAKING A RESERVATION

You are responsible for reading and understanding all of the information on this page before making a reservation.

RESERVATIONS AND ACCOUNTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL VISITORS

ALL visits to Havasupai and Havasu Falls require a reservation made PRIOR to arrival.

Campground reservations are priced per person and may include up to 12 people in total per reservation.

There is only ONE name on a Campground Reservation - and a reservation is only valid if the person named on the reservation (the "Trip Leader") is present at the Tourist Check-in Office with valid photo ID - otherwise the reservation is NOT and will NOT be honored.

If a Trip Leader is unable to be present at check-in, or ends up with extra spots on their reservation that will be unused, they may use the official Transfer System here at HavasupaiReservations.com to transfer one, some, or all of the spots on their reservation either directly to a PATL (Potential Alternate Trip Leader) or via the public Cancellation / Transfer List. Reservations are otherwise non-refundable, non-changeable, and non-transferable.

A PATL (Potential Alternate Trip Leader) is someone who is eligible to have a reservation transferred directly to them using the official Transfer System. You can edit the PATL list on your account at any time. However, once a reservation has been made, no further changes can be made to the PATL list for that reservation. Each reservation must have a unique trip leader.

Note: a PATL can NOT use a reservation to check-in (unless/until the original Trip Leader has officially transferred their reservation to that PATL via the official Transfer System here at HavasupaiReservations.com - at which point that PATL becomes the new Trip Leader).

ALL visitors (even if they are not a Trip Leader or a PATL) must have an account here on HavasupaiReservations.com made PRIOR to arrival so that they have confirmed their understanding of, and agreement with, Havasupai Rules and Laws.

ALL visitors must have proof of their account (a printout or screenshot of their Account Information Page), proof of their Campground Reservation (a printout or screenshot of the Campground Reservation that they are visiting under), and their photo ID available at all times while on Havasupai lands (which includes the entrance road via Indian Road 18 and the Hualapai Hilltop Trailhead / parking area).

ALL vehicles must have their Campground Reservation Confirmation Code visibly displayed through the front windshield on the passenger's side at all times while on Havasupai lands.

While there are not any bears in Havasupai, there are plenty of other critters that will be relentless in their attempts to get into your food and trash. You are responsible for not letting them do so. All visitors must protect their food and trash (and everything else with an odor) at all times. All food, trash, and everything else with an odor should always be kept in sealed plastic bags.

Do not feed ANY animals when visiting Havasupai.

ALL food, trash, and everything with an odor should ALWAYS be kept in Ziploc Freezer Bags or, ideally, in odor-proof bags like OPSAK Odor-Proof Barrier Bags. This is to cut down on the odor, keep your food and trash separate and organized, and also keep your bear canister clean.

If you bring something onto Havasupai lands, you are responsible for also removing it from Havasupai lands - do not leave anything behind.

Note that visitors may be checked upon exiting Havasupai to ensure that they have taken ALL of their gear and trash back out with them.

All visitors are required to read, understand, and agree to the Rules and Laws that their visit is conditioned upon. By accepting a wristband and entering the Havasupai Reservation each person agrees and acknowledges they have read, understand and agree to the Rules and Laws applicable to their visit to the Havasupai Reservation.

Only visit Havasupai with people who are well known to you and who are not likely to create problems or issues.

After a Campground Reservation has been finalized and paid for, no further changes can be made.

All reservations are paid in full at the time the reservation is made and are non-refundable, non-changeable, and non-transferable (except via the official Transfer System here at HavasupaiReservations.com). Reselling of reservations, in whole or in part, outside of the Transfer System is strictly prohibited.

Trip/travel insurance is highly recommended.

People included on your reservation may reimburse you for up to the face value cost of their spot on your reservation. Public buying and/or selling of reservations, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. A reservation is a limited license that does NOT include private resale or purchase for greater than face value cost, and does NOT include public resale or purchase of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, any or all public facilitating, brokering, offering, or responding to requests for reservations, in whole or in part, on any platform. Penalties include, but are not limited to, the entire reservation being canceled with no refund and a permanent ban from Havasupai.

PERMITS

Campground Reservation pricing is per person and includes all necessary permits, fees, and taxes.

Campground Reservations are only valid on and between the arrival and departure dates of your Campground Reservation and are subject to all Rules and Laws of Havasupai, including the inspection of all people, baggage, and vehicles at the security checkpoint upon entering and exiting Havasupai land. Permits and access may be revoked with or without notice at any time.

After checking in following the current check-in procedures and having received all wristbands you are permitted to drive to the Hualapai Hilltop Trailhead via Indian Road 18 and park in the permitted visitor parking areas, camp in the Campground, hike to/from the Campground, and enjoy the tourist permitted areas of the creek and waterfalls along the way (Fifty Foot Falls, Little Navajo Falls, and Havasu Falls) as well as past the Campground to Mooney Falls and Beaver Falls.

Taking photos of Havasupai people or their homes and property is NOT permitted. Thank you for being respectful of the people who have opened up their canyon to outside visitors.

The following are NOT permitted: alcohol, drugs, smoking, drones, amplified music, littering, nudity, jumping, diving, climbing, fishing, hunting, horses, dogs, pets, animals, wagons, carts, bikes, vehicles, fires, fireworks, firearms, weapons, water guns, boats, rafts, kayaks, paddle boards, inner tubes, pool floats, pool toys, styrofoam, filming or photography for commercial purposes, taking photos of Havasupai people or property, and anything else that may be hazardous or discourteous. Proper attire is required, please dress appropriately. Gas canister backpacking cooking stoves are ok, but all other types of flame/fire are NOT permitted.

The Havasupai Reservation is tribal land and tribal laws apply. State laws do not apply.

Possession, distribution, or consumption of alcohol anywhere within the boundaries of the Havasupai Reservation (which also includes the Hilltop Trailhead parking area) is a Tribal and Federal crime, punishable by up to one year of imprisonment. 18 U.S.C. §§ 1154 and 1156.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT?

The scenic beauty of the Canyon, the many amazing waterfalls, and camping along Havasu Creek is awesome all year around!

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).

The water temperature is roughly 70 degrees all year long.

The air temperature is similar to that of Phoenix - and 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 of 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.

In the end though, since all dates sell out almost instantly, the best plan is to be as flexible as possible and grab whatever dates are still available.

WHAT IS THE IDEAL TRIP?

All Campground Reservations are 4 Days / 3 Nights.

Day 0 (the day before your Campground Reservation arrival date): Arrive at the Grand Canyon Caverns and check-in. Stay the night at the Grand Canyon Caverns Inn and get a good night's sleep to get an early start the next morning.

Day 1: Drive to trailhead, hike in, set up camp, explore the creek and Campground.

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 (Fifty Foot, Little Navajo, Havasu)

Day 4 (the day of your Campground Reservation departure date): Hike out and drive to Grand Canyon Caverns Inn and rest, relax, eat, and recover. Explore the underground cavern which is the largest dry cavern in the United States. This means you won't have to stress about needing to rush back anywhere that same day.

Day 5 (the day after your Campground Reservation departure date): Drive/fly back home - or stay in the area and explore even more! There is plenty to see and do in the Grand Canyon region and on the way to/from the nearest major airports in Las Vegas (Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead) and Phoenix (Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Page, Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell, Flagstaff, Humphreys Peak, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Prescott, Scottsdale, etc.).

THE CAMPGROUND

The Campground is a "camp wherever you want" campground running for roughly one mile on both sides of Havasu Creek.

There are no designated or assigned camping sites.

You are welcome to set up camp anywhere within the Campground area that is safe and respectful of the land and your fellow campers.

Camping is not permitted anywhere other than in the actual Campground.

Composting toilets are located throughout the Campground.

Drinking water is available 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.

Gas canister backpacking cooking stoves are ok, but all other types of flame/fire are NOT permitted.

Please be respectful of your fellow campers and respect Quiet Hours from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Amplified music is NOT permitted at any time.

Ideally use red headlamps at night (red light does not mess up night vision) and keep any lighting at your campsite to a minimum so as to let yourselves and others enjoy the night and the night sky. When walking through the Campground at night, if you have a free hand, please hold your light in your hand and point it down at the trail in front of you so as to not blind or disturb other campers.

Due to the many challenges and hazards of bringing young children (distance, elevation, remoteness, climate, extreme weather, challenging terrain, water hazards, lack of medical facilities, etc.), bringing young children is not recommended.

Note: Small wild critters in the Campground (mice, squirrels, etc.) will try to get to your food, trash, and everything else with an odor, even if it means chewing through your pack or tent. Keep all such items in odor-proof bags in your bear canister and store it in a secure location OUTSIDE of your tent.

HIKING PAST THE CAMPGROUND

All of the major waterfalls are along the trail between the Village and the north side of the Campground except for Beaver Falls (which is a strenuous 7-mile round trip hike with multiple creek crossings that should only be undertaken by experienced hikers during good weather).

Hiking past Beaver Falls means you will be leaving Havasupai land and will be out of range of any help or assistance - and is not recommended at any time.

GETTING TO/FROM THE CAMPGROUND

It is a 20-mile (32 km) roundtrip hike from the Hilltop Trailhead in/down to the Campground entrance and then back out/up to the Hilltop Trailhead.

It is a rocky and sandy desert trail with a total roundtrip elevation change of nearly one mile.

Plan on 4-6 hours for the hike in and 5-7 hours for the hike out.

Mules and horses ALWAYS have the right of way and can quickly catch up to the average hiker. Be alert and be aware of your surroundings.

While on the steep switchback sections of the trail, step to the inside (the wall side of the trail that is away from the edge), remain quiet and still, and give the mules and horses plenty of time and space to safely pass.

Amplified music is not permitted and music via headphones is not recommended as you would then not be able to hear mules and horses approaching. Please stay alert.

Early morning hiking is recommended, especially during the hot summer months to avoid the peak heat of the day.

During the hottest times of the year, it is recommended to start the hike from the Campground to the Village as early as 2:00 a.m. in order to reach the Village by 4:00 a.m. and get an early start on the next long section of trail back to the Hilltop Trailhead.

Carry a minimum of one gallon (3.5 liters) of water per person on the hike in and out.

Water is not available at the trailhead and is not available along the trail.

Drinking water is available at Fern Spring in the Campground. It is recommended that water be filtered if taken from the creek or spring before drinking or using it for cooking.

Keep your group at all times and do not hike alone. Hike only on permitted trails and do not take side canyons or explore areas off the main trails. Pay attention to "unstable ground" warning signs.

The residential areas and trails of the Village of Supai are restricted areas, and photos of Havasupai people and their homes and property are NOT permitted. Thank you for respecting the privacy of Tribal members.

Bring a printed copy (or electronically on a device) of your Campground Reservation confirmation. Be sure to also write down (or take a photo of) the license plate number of your vehicle that is parked at the trailhead - you will need it when you check in.

If you are the Trip Leader you will be able to check in with your photo ID and get the wristbands (permits) for everyone on your reservation. No one is permitted to enter the Havasupai Reservation without a wristband, so it is your responsibility to make sure that everyone in your group has one before entering the Havasupai Reservation. The Trip Leader must ensure each person in his/her group has a wrist band before entering the Havasupai Reservation.

From the Village of Supai it is another 2 miles to reach the Campground entrance.

Camping is NOT permitted anywhere other than in the actual Campground.

GETTING TO THE HILLTOP TRAILHEAD

The trailhead (where you park your vehicle and begin your 8-mile hike to the Village of Supai) is called Hualapai Hilltop and is located at the end of Indian Road 18, 60 miles from the turnoff from Route 66 (which is 5 miles west of the Grand Canyon Caverns). Indian Road 18 is paved - but is open range with many animals crossing the road, so please drive extra carefully. Plan on 1.5 hours to drive from the Grand Canyon Caverns to Hualapai Hilltop parking area.

The closest gas stations are located in Peach Springs on the way to/from Las Vegas (approximately 70 miles from the trailhead), and in Seligman on the way to/from Phoenix(approximately 90 miles from the trailhead) and may not be open, so please be sure to have enough fuel in your vehicle to cover at least 200 miles of driving before starting down Indian Road 18. The next closest gas stations are in Kingman (to/from Las Vegas) and Seligman and Ash Fork (to/from Phoenix).

There is plenty of parking for all visitors but do not park in areas that say "No Parking" and do not park in the parking area by the helipad (that parking area is only for members of the Havasupai Tribe). While you can park next to the road, do not park on the road. If you ignore these warnings, expect your vehicle to be towed away. It is likely you will have to park ½ mile to 1 mile away from the trailhead. You may drop your people and packs near the trailhead then go and park your vehicle. Parking is very tight for RV's - you may have to park some distance away from the trailhead along the side of the road - and it may be difficult to be able to turn around on the way out.

There are currently no public transportation options to/from the trailhead.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING HAVASUPAI

The Havasupai Tribe is a federally recognized Indian Tribe with sovereign immunity. The Tribe has its own rules, customs, laws, and way of life - please be respectful of the land, the people, and your fellow visitors.

The Havasupai Reservation is tribal land. Trespassing is a violation of both Tribal and Federal Law, and is punishable thereunder both civilly and criminally. Entrance upon the Reservation constitutes consent to the civil jurisdiction of the Havasupai Tribe.

Any violation of any Rule or Law may result in immediate termination of all permits for everyone included on all related Campground Reservations, and may also result in additional consequences, including, but not limited to, possible fines, exclusion from the Havasupai Reservation, seizure of property, prosecution under the jurisdiction of the Havasupai Tribal Court, and/or imprisonment under Havasupai, Arizona, and/or U.S. Federal law. Refunds will NOT be given in the event of a violation.

You are responsible for the conduct and actions of yourself and everyone on your Campground Reservation (and on all related Campground Reservations).

If you, or any member of your group, is a registered sex offender in any jurisdiction, you are not permitted to visit.

It is required that ALL visitors set up their own account here on HavasupaiReservations.com.

Entrance onto the Havasupai Reservation is conditioned upon the Tourist's consent to the Tribe's civil regulatory and civil adjudicatory jurisdiction. By entering the Havasupai Reservation, non-Indians consent to the Tribe's civil regulatory and civil adjudicatory jurisdiction. Tourists consent, contractually, to the Tribe's civil jurisdiction upon entering the Havasupai Reservation.

Visitors should be alert at all times throughout their visit and carry plenty of water, especially during summer when temperatures can soar to well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius).

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.

There are no public health facilities in the Village of Supai. In the event of an injury, it may take many hours or even days to get treatment or be transported out of the canyon. Trained emergency rescue teams are not available in the village. Emergency transportation may not be available at night or in certain weather conditions. In case of an emergency and helicopter transportation is necessary the financial cost of evacuation is solely the responsibility of the injured party.

Be aware that failure to heed safety recommendations could result in loss of personal property, serious injury, illness, or even death. Do not take unnecessary risks.

Although not anticipated or likely, circumstances may arise that result in the closure of all or part of the Havasupai Indian Reservation to tourists. If such closures occur, the Havasupai Tribe will not be responsible for any expenses related to a planned trip to Havasupai, including but not limited to, the cost of a reservation, fees paid to the Havasupai Tribal Tourism Department, transportation costs, clothing, equipment, medical expenses, hotel reservations, food, etc. Refunds will NOT be given if adverse weather or an emergency situation or natural disaster necessitates early or late departures or delays or prevents entry. The Tribe and Havasupai Tourist Enterprise/Office are NOT responsible for any transactions, agreements, or arrangements for products or services made outside of the Havasupai Tourist Enterprise/Office. All reservations are paid in full at the time the reservation is made and are non-refundable, non-changeable, and non-transferable (except via the official Transfer System here at HavasupaiReservations.com). Access to and availability of the Transfer System may be changed or revoked at any time.

Safeguard your personal property and keep money and valuables with you at all times. Be certain all your belongings are clearly marked with your name and contact information. The Tribe and the Havasupai Tourist Enterprise/Office are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal property while on the Havasupai Reservation.

Traveling in the canyon, camping, and other recreational activities have some element of risk involved. You agree to assume the risk of engaging in such activities. You further agree to hold harmless the Havasupai Tribe, Havasupai Tribal Council, Tribal Departments and Enterprises, tribal employees, its contractors, agents and representatives, and individual tribal members from any and all losses, claims, expenses, suits, costs, demands, liabilities, damages, injury, including death, or loss to person or property, that may arise out of or result from activities during the course of a visit or as a result of accidents, emergency conditions, natural disasters, or any other occurrence during the course of a visit.

The above is just an overview of some of the possible issues and challenges of visiting Havasupai and Havasu Falls. Please come prepared, stay safe, and enjoy your visit.

All Havasupai terms, conditions, rules, laws, regulations, and official orders are subject to change at any time and without notice.

ACCEPTANCE AND AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I affirm that I have read, and I accept and agree to, all Havasupai terms, conditions, rules, laws, regulations, and official orders or resolutions, which are subject to change any time without notice, and I release the Havasupai Tribe, Havasupai Tribal Council, Tribal Departments and Enterprises, tribal employees, its contractors, agents, and representatives, and individual tribal members from any and all liability. I understand the Tribe has sovereign immunity and nothing contained herein or in any other policy, procedure, or rules or any other action related to my visit on the Havasupai Reservation shall, in any way, waive the Tribe’s sovereign immunity.