Havasupai Campground

Stephanie Cheng

2024-03

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David Johnson

2023-11

Amazing place to visit! It’s 12 miles from the entrance to the campground so make sure you are prepared to ruck it in. Prepare with your own water and food. The first place to buy food and water is 10 miles in at the village. There is not a lot of options. But the place is beautiful and amazing to visit if you can handle it and prepare.

Daniel

2023-10

Great site, spaced out well. Take time to walk through to the other waterfall and see all the space instead of plopping down camp at the first site you see. You shouldn't be camped more than 50' from anyone else... There's plenty of room. Chill on the bright lights at night.

Brabim Hamal

2023-09

The campground is 11 miles from the hilltop and 3-4 miles from the supai village, depending on where you find the spot.They have a restroom available and it's clean. Water is available as well, make sure to find a campground closer to it unless you like to make multiple trips carrying water on the top of a difficult hike.Nearby activities: Havasu Falls- almost 2 miles from the campgroundMooney falls - almost 2 miles from the ground.Havasu village- almost 3-4 miles from the campgroundBeaver Falls- almost 7-8 miles from the campground. (You will have to climb down Mooney)Confluence is 12-15 miles from the campground. Maybe 5-6 miles from the Beaver Falls.There are Navajo and other couple of small falls if you are interested near the village.Safety: It was safe but be aware of squirrels. Do not leave your food or personal belongings on the table. A couple of our utensils and food disappeared from the table but it's on us.Food & drinks: You can hike to Havasu village if you want to try their burgers and tacos. They also have a grocery store and you will find almost everything there. Trust me, we were surprised as well. Haha

Marky Mark

2023-07

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Jeff Hale

2023-09

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Caili Wilk

2023-05

Went Feb ‘23 and it was an amazing experience. Hiked in and out, so peaceful in the canyon. Was allowed campfires as a flood in Oct created a lot of debris to burn. Has been closed since 2020 and with the flood damage some trails were more difficult to find, assuming it will get easier with each week as more people go. Primitive campground - come prepared for weather extremes. Respect the land and culture. Breathtaking.

Steven Terry

2023-05

We were at the Havasupai campground during a flash flood and the five star rating reflects the local Supai rangers and tribe members in their efforts to keep us in great communication and safe during an emergency. The campground itself is fine, but it would be nice if the campers were a little more... A lot more respectful of the land with regard to creating dangerous fire pits and leaving all of their trash behind. Pack it in, pack it out people... This land is Sacred and it's a privilege to be on the Havasupai Land.

Vincent Watson

2023-05

It is with deep regret & utter disgust that I leave a well deserved one star review for this beautiful place. I highly recommend you vacation elsewhere.Positives - beauty of nature, the frybread stand staff, astrophotography, fresh drinking water, and reliable pack mule service. All were five star.So why a one star review? Read on.Hike into the area is advertised as 10 miles. We are experienced hikers and my wife's watch showed it as between 12 & 15 miles - they are accurate on known trail lengths to within a quarter mile.Signage is poor. In the village we asked a young man which way to the campground, and he smirked, turned away, and started blasting music as he walked away from two weary middle aged hikers who paid his tribe money to be there.In the village store, a lady dropped a penny & I picked it up for her and said "here you go, ma'am." The look of hate and lack of thank you was disgusting.After the first night, the tribe decided to ban campfires with a severe winter storm warning in effect. The took rocks from firepits and threw them in the river, gathered all firewood - some sold days before to campers by tribal members - and detritus that could be used to build a fire and burned it.You know when you book that campfires are at the tribe's discretion. Fine & dandy, that is their right. That being said, revoking campfire privileges for paid customers visiting with severe winter weather inbound is not an act of decency, rather one of contempt for humanity. It was despicable. Glad we were leaving just before the weather & pray for the campers staying through it.On the way out, the tribe saw fit to charge some young ladies for pack mule services their injured companions who were helicoptered out had paid for because they were not the original names on the tags for their bags. That is unethical in all regards.If you decide to visit, please show these people more respect than they showed us & other campers who were there in late February and give the fry bread guys some business. "Gum-yoo" is "hello" and "hang-ka" is thank you in Supai. They seemed to appreciate using it.My wife & I both have native American blood. This is very disturbing behavior from anyone and ruins a great hiking destination. I hope others experience better.

Talula Jane

2023-09

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Thomas Ranaldi

2020-05

Best hiking/camping experience ever. Hands down. It was 24 degrees Fahrenheit the night we stayed and i ended up sleeping in my boxers 😅. The night sky is amazing at night out there. The campground is very clean and plenty of room. I wish I took a picture of the water hole where the drinking water is because it was so cool to drink fresh spring water that is easily some of the top quality tasting water I’ve had just below the Iceland spring water if not a tie. Plan as much time as you can spare to spread out your hiking. We did almost 22 miles in like 28 hours and that was rough.

Kelty Wakeley

2018-05

Getting here was challenging and there are many tips that would have made the journey easier. The campground had drinking water from a spring, the cleanest new composing camp toilets I've ever experienced, close access to amazing waterfalls, stream running through camp, plenty places for hammock sleeping, tables. Temperature in May was perfect.

G R

2020-05

Great campground, better than what I was expecting. The bathrooms are way better than I thought and well maintained. Things are often left behind for others to use. Be prepared with the squirrels we saw them get into a lot of peoples food. We had a rat sack for our food/trash and it is the only thing that will keep them out.

Pat Jacobosky

2023-05

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Jim Balkwill

2020-05

The creek and falls are beautiful. I hiked down to the Colorado River on my second day and it was a wonderful experience. However, the campground was very poorly maintained. The toilets were overflowing, quite a bit of litter. First night I noticed a bad smell, like animal urine in one corner of the site. I think it was actually mule piss. Broken stuff everywhere.Although the creek is a five star nature area, the campground does not measure up, especially at $100/night. Pulling in roughly $15M a year, they need to put some of that back into maintaince.

Kevin

2023-05

Calling their policies a scam seems a bit extreme, yet we booked pre-Covid and in the refund/resell process 3 years later, can only get most of our money back for the campground ($1420 instead of $1580) if our reservations resell and nothing back for the rent-a-mules. We're totally fine with needing to find a buyer for the reservation, but being out $400 for the mule rental is pretty ridiculous. Yeah, it's what we signed up for, but it's now 3 years later due to things beyond anyone's control.... and couldn't imagine someone being on the wait list for such a thing just to show up and be out $400, much less not being able to make it at all. Your next mule is on us, I guess.

G G

2020-05

My most memorable trip without a doubt! Difficult hike for inexperienced hikers, but worth the effort. Campgrounds were clean and spacious and not far from the fun. If you have not been, trust me and add this to your list, definitely a trip you won't forget.

AnGela Reinhard

2020-05

This is hands down the most beautiful campground we’ve ever been to. After finding a cancellation, getting our permits, and hiking 10 miles through a desert canyon, it took us a while to find an open site but our wait (and walk) was worth it. We set up our light weight tent & hammock right in front of our very own waterfall. The sites along the river are truly breathtaking! We had a cute duck come visit us several times. Other campers left behind secure bucket containers where we stored our food so we weren’t bothered by the squirrels or raccoons. Most sites include a picnic bench. While not all of the sites are secluded, most have amazing views as described above. Our site had fishing line already strung up with clothes pins that we used to hang some items to dry.The bathrooms - ummm composting outhouses - are situated throughout the grounds. They were kept fairly clean & stocked with plenty of toilet paper. Please remember to add the gerbil-like wood shavings & CLOSE THE LID - it keeps down the smells & the flies. Really though these composting toilets barely smell if users follow the directions.There’s a frybread hut above Havasu & they have an amazing Nutella & banana frybread - totally worth it after the 10 mile hike in. There’s also a cafe in the village which has a ton of food options including Supai tacos. There’s also a post office & general store In the village.We hiked in but decided to take the helicopter out. We got there at 7am and were probably the 10th or so tourists in line but didn’t make it out till 11:30am (locals get first priority out.) It’s only $85 cash ($10 up charge for credit cards.) Really a small price to pay when you’ve been hiking non-stop for 3 days to the beautiful & plentiful waterfalls & trails throughout. It’s only about a 5 minute ride, plus 5 min for loading/unloading.Hope this was helpful :)

Jesse Robinson

2019-05

I hiked to Havasupai nearly 30 years ago as a Boy Scout. Going back was a true trip down memory lane. A few tips that may help. Hike during early morning or late evening- hiking in the day time is miserable even late in the season. This means that you'll be hiking in the dark at some point, so come prepared with a flashlight or headlight. Carry no less than 2 - 3 liters of water and at least 1 liter of electrolyte liquid. Once you're in the canyon plan a day (4- 6) hours for Navajo and Havasu Falls- these two amazing sites are located above the campground toward the village and can both be seen in a single day. Take your time, get wet, wade in the pools, and dry out in the sun. Take another day to visit Mooney Falls- located about 1 mile below the campground. This hike is NOT for the inexperienced or faint of heart. The final 200 ft are nearly straight down! That being said, Mooney Falls can be the highlight of your trip. Stay for the day and adventure down stream- there is a side canyon to the south of the falls that is a beautiful 30 minute walk- watch for the tiny frogs(tan with red spots). A couple of more tips- the water available in the campground is potable and doesn't require filtering - there is also a spigot at the tourism office in the village where you can top off for the hike out. The restrooms are the best I've seen in such an isolated location. If you have doubts that you can make the trip out, consider the helicopter. $85 and you find yourself at the parking area in less than 4 minutes. Make sure to ask for details on your way in, as the helicopter does not fly everyday. Enjoy this treasure in the bottom of the canyon!

Cortney Palm

2019-05

Tons of sites spaced out up until Mooney Falls. If you're lucky you can get a site right at the top of Mooney Falls!! There are sites on the river and across from it. Be ready to cross the river bc recently the bridges we're wiped out. But it's Very crowded. People are inconsiderate with their headlamps at night. You smell your neighbor's food. People slam their cooler lids and it echos throughout the canyon. The horses are treated terribly, trash everywhere. Bathrooms are compost but there was no wood chips nor toilet paper. Honestly, pack your own items in and be sure to pack OUT your trash. I had to pick up other people's trash when my pack is already heavy. The horses and mules are mistreated. They shouldn't have to trek up and down those mountains, please consider carrying YOUR stuff. It's yours, not the animals. It's a hard trek, and it's not fair to them. Campground is first come first serve.

Chris Tolson

2020-05

Hiking down to Havasupai Campground is an experience of a lifetime. Hiking back out will allow you to experience true pain. You'll reconsider every other pain you've ever had and compare every future pain to the last 2 miles out.That being said, down at the falls you will see things that many other people will only dream of. Beautiful teal waters, lush trees full of raccoons, cliff faces all around you with small pockets of oases.You can climb down to Mooney falls, and hike down to Havasu falls. If you still have the energy, you can trek down to Beaver Falls to check out the third waterfall.You must pack every in and out, so plan smart. Lightweight everything. Dried foods are a must. There is a spring onsite with clean water.Don't be scared. Just do it.

Brian Fontanella

2020-05

This campground is very long so make sure you keep hiking in to get the perfect spot. There are bridges to cross to get to the other side and you can setup over there also. Plenty of clean bathrooms to use and you can wash in the stream!

Daniyal Ansari

2023-05

A truly sophisticated scam. We booked before COVID and obviously booked a Mule, which was nonrefundable.To no fault of our own, COVID happened, and per their policy, the dates kept moving year after year. Again, it's not their or our fault.But now, 2 calendar years later, we are unable to make our original reservation and wanted a refund (with several months still to go before the reservation date). But they will not refund the Mule reservation.I agree that I accepted the nonrefundable option, but that was BEFORE the repeat rescheduling and constant delays.I think you have to be careful with this whole ordeal as they can take your money without any remorse.

Rick Henrikson

2016-05

Shaded by canyon,serene retreat to nature,by the blue water.About a 2 mile hike downhill from Supai Village, you'll first pass a ranger station (with 2 restrooms) before entering the campground. There are 250 "shaded" sites (realistically, the vegetation provides little shade, mostly you'll get protection from the steep canyon walls) with picnic tables and access to restrooms and water, nestled between Havasu and Mooney Falls. You can camp pretty much anywhere off the trails between the two falls, and there will always be a restroom within a half mile walk (though the water fill is only available at Fern Spring, about a quarter mile hike in from the Ranger Station). We camped on a small island between forks of the river near the second restroom to the left, about halfway to Mooney Falls.Spots book up fast starting February 1st (in 2016), likely because there is no deposit or penalty for being a no-show. Thus you have a pretty decent chance of being able to get a spot by just showing up - though they do charge double if you don't have a reservation. A helpful staff member at the camping registration told me most cancellations are made a day or two before the reservation (if at all), so it's worth calling in to see if something has opened last-minute to save half the cost.The best times to visit are probably in the spring and early autumn based on milder weather and fewer people (unless you're looking for hot temps and tons of people). We visited the week of Thanksgiving 2015 and the campground was nearly empty, we generally had both falls to ourselves, and daytime temperatures were in the mid to upper 60s, with lows in the 40s at night (though be warned, it can get a lot cooler this time of year, we were a bit lucky). The water temperature supposedly doesn't vary much year-round, and it did feel fairly warm compared to the air. You just have to take that first plunge and you'll feel fine.

Shawn Pahl

2019-05

Leave no trace! I can’t encourage that enough. People feel that they can bring whatever they want here and leave it and this is water bottles to inflatables. I’ve been here seven times and the tribe is incredibly nice as long as you treat them with patience and respect. That goes a long way down at the bottom of the canyon. Campground begins at Havasu Falls and ends at Mooney falls which is 1 mile between the two… Plenty of places to camp along the creek so try not to camp on top of your neighbors. Where ever you see a picnic table you are allowed to camp, no fires allowed. Grab one of the Home Depot buckets to put your food in to protect your food from squirrels, they will rip through your tent in bags in order to get to it

Jacob Makeup

2020-05

The campground was a great place to stay. There are plenty of spaces for tents or trees for hammocks. You can stay near the water or within a set of trees slightly away from the flowing water. The bathrooms were well maintained which was a pleasant surprise. The raccoons and squirrels are no joke and will get your food, they will chew through backpacks and open the buckets gr hey provide. My recommendation is to bring a rat sack to put your food in, then put it in the bucket that's at the campground and then hang your bag and your bucket from between trees. They will get and eat your food, it happened to 2 of the guys in my party, and I only realized to do this becuase I caught a raccoon red handed taking the lid of my bucket.The water that runs through the campground is beautiful and pristine, but you are close to other campers if you stay near the water.

Rudy Ramirez

2019-05

Campground has plenty of space for everyone. After walking 10 miles into the campground the first thing we wanted to do was find a spot and set up camp. I wish we would have walked a little further down to find a spot near the stream - it looked really nice! Make sure to buy a rat sack or a nice rig to hang your food from a tree. The squirrels WILL CHEW THROUGH your gear to get to food, our neighbors found out the hard way. There is spring water you can fill up at in the campground, closer to the beginning of the campground. There are also restrooms there.

Racecar Unicorn

2019-05

Epic, and absolutely must do for any outdoor/ hiking enthusiast. Get ready for a 12-mile hike to the campsite. The last two miles you're walking in sand dry grainy fine as dust sand. Bring a cloth to use as a breathing mask because when you start your hike at the trailhead you're going to want to wear that to keep the sand out of your lungs. It's really easy to spend the next two weeks hacking up dust because you didn't have one of these. Absolutely majestic scenery be sure to observe the leave no Trace principles of mountaineering reserve this natural gem for posterity.

Jason Cleveland

2017-05

Amazing Experience. This is Shangri-La in the Grand Canyon. It is a 10 mile hike from the parking lot to the campground. You have to have a reservation to camp here, and they are hard to get. You can hike down, rent a horse or mule to ride down, or Helicopter in. You can also hike and have the a mule or helicopter haul your gear.The hike is hard because it is long and you have a 40 pound pack on your back, but it is doable for sure. You have to be somewhat capable and I wouldn't recommend this for everyone.The campground is awesome. Plenty of fresh spring water. Most of the sites are right on the Havasupai Creek. Plenty of trees for hammocks. the toilets are on stinky side, but all those people make a lot of poop. Pack in and pack out - even trash. No campfires. They usually have a fry bread hut open for fry bread tacos, hot dogs, and drinks in the campground.The falls and the canyon are simply beautiful. The contract of the red travertine canyon walls, aquamarine blue waters, and the lush fauna are simply... well go see.

Dan Grove

2018-05

Was my first time here and it was awesome!! I highly recommend getting a spot to camp here if you could be so lucky!! Great to hike to and the waterfalls around the site are amazing! If you hike further in to the camp site, you can pitch a tent on secluded land where the stream is on either side of you. I’m definitely coming back when I get the chance!