HAVASUPAI Q&A: Everything You Need To Know! (Havasu Falls)

**UPDATE: 6/27/17 - There are now bathrooms at the hilltop!
**UPDATE: 2/2/18 - "In an attempt to accommodate more visitors who desire to visit the canyon, starting in 2018 we will be limiting campground reservations to a maximum stay of 4 Days / 3 Nights per reservation (but you are welcome to make multiple back-to-back reservations to extend your stay if those dates are available)."
Thank you SO much for checking out my video! I worked hard on it and I know it's long, but I truly hope it's helpful and not too boring lol. Please feel free to leave any questions, comments, or updates down below. I tried to cover as much as I could, but some things you will just need to experience on your own :) As mentioned, it’s a good idea to check out the tribe’s website periodically for any updates. I hope you have an amazing time at Havasupai! XoXo
1:15 Are there any accommodations or services at the hilltop?
2:42 Are you allowed to day hike to Havasu Falls?
3:06 Is a permit required to camp at Havasupai?
5:37 Is it expensive to camp at Havasupai? How much does it cost?
7:12 How do I make a reservation? How do I get a permit?
7:54 How long is the hike?
8:15 What time should I start hiking?
9:10 Is the hike hard?
11:27 Should I train for this adventure?
13:13 How far are the waterfalls from camp?
14:39 Are there water sources along the hike?
15:37 How many days/nights should I camp? (see update above)
16:25 What is the best time of year to visit Havasupai?
18:05 Do I need any special gear for this trip?
18:35 What is camp like? Is it crowded? Are there any facilities?
21:02 What’s the helicopter all about?
24:39 Should I take a tent or a hammock?
25:37 Can I bring my dog?
26:14 What is the Supai village like?
27:33 Can I party in the canyon?
Tribe Website
theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/
THIRD PARTY COMPANIES
granogi.com
wildernessbadass.com
retreatintolife.com
bgwild.com
**Stay away from commercial tour companies. They will charge an arm and a leg & this trip can easily be done on your own.
RESERVATIONS
Camping 928-448-2121 or 928-448-2141. Lodge 928-448-2111 or 928-448-2101. Note: the lodge is located in the Supai village, not near the campgrounds. You might also be able to email them at [e-mail] for camping and [e-mail] for the lodge.
Make sure to write down your reservation number! You will not receive any other sort of confirmation.
If you have a reservation at the lodge you can skip the Tourism Office and go straight there. No food is provided at the lodge. Make sure you are prepared and have all of your own meals with you. You can also get items from the Supai café or convenience store, but operating hours can occasionally be unpredictable.
HIDDEN FALLS:
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SCARY EXAMPLES OF FLASH FLOODING
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HELICOPTER INFO
Helicopter flights are available Mon, Thu, Fri and Sun, weather permitting.
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
♡ For permits: The smaller your group the higher chance of obtaining a permit. If possible, go during the week, weekends fill up fast. You’ll have a higher chance of getting permits Aug-Oct. Have several people calling at once and consider using an auto-dial app.
♡ Instead of staying in Kingman, you can also stay at the Grand Canyon Caverns Inn which is approx. 66 miles from the hilltop (50 miles closer than Kingman). (gccaverns.com/rooms-packages/t...)
♡ The squirrels are a different breed down there! They WILL get into your food and your bags, they will rip holes and they know how to undo zippers. Plan accordingly! Keep your food away from your tent/pack, etc. and hang it up. You can use Frisbees on either side of a rope so they aren’t able to Army rope crawl to get it down or a bear canister.
♡ Pack out what you pack in! Use LNT “Leave No Trace” principles.
♡ PLEASE do not use the pack animals!! I did not mention them in this video because I do not agree with the use of these animals. They are severely abused. Challenge yourself! You got this!! If you can’t carry it, don’t bring it.
♡ Our bags weren’t on the same helicopter ride as us because they were backed up so we had to wait at the hilltop for a little while to receive them. Keep anything valuable/important with you if you are worried… and your car keys… so you can wait in air conditioning!
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