Havasupai Permit Guide 2026
Arizona · No dogs in the backcountry
By Casey Rowan, Permit Ranger
Last updated
Havasupai's turquoise waterfalls - Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, and Beaver Falls - sit on the Havasupai Tribe's land at the bottom of a side canyon of the Grand Canyon, and every visitor needs a reservation from the tribe before starting the 8-mile hike to Supai. Permits are not sold on recreation.gov: the tribe runs its own reservation system with two categories, the campground and the lodge, and demand is so high that whole seasons sell out almost immediately. Permit Ranger watches the official booking calendars around the clock and alerts you the moment a cancellation opens on your dates. It never books for you - reservations are non-transferable and ID-checked, so the alert links you straight to the official site to book yourself.
Fees
- Campground, per person: $455 per person for the required 3 nights / 4 days (all fees included)
How to get a Havasupai permit
- Create an account on the official reservation site, havasupaireservations.com, well before you plan to book. Accounts are free, and only existing account holders can buy reservations the moment sales open.
- Know the two categories before you book. Campground Permits cover the creekside campground near Havasu Falls: every reservation is exactly 3 nights and 4 days at $455 per person, all fees included. The Lodge in Supai village is booked per room (up to 4 people) for the same 3-night stay and sells out even faster than the campground.
- Watch for the season on-sale, typically announced for early February on the official site, and be logged in when it opens. High-demand months can sell out within hours, so have your dates, party size, and payment ready.
- If your dates are gone, watch for cancellations. Reservations are non-refundable but cancellations and unclaimed dates reopen on the same booking calendars all season. Add Havasupai passes to a Permit Ranger trip window and you'll get an alert the moment a date inside your window opens, with a link to the official booking page.
- Book only through the official site, and only under the name of the person who will be there. Reservations are non-transferable: the name on the reservation must match a photo ID at check-in, and permits bought from scalpers or third parties are refused at the trailhead.
- Plan the logistics before you go: the trailhead at Hualapai Hilltop is a remote 60-plus mile drive from the nearest highway town, the hike to the campground is about 10 miles each way with no water on the descent, and all entry days are checked in at the tourist office in Supai village.
Frequently asked questions
Can Permit Ranger book a Havasupai reservation for me?
No, and you should not let any service do that. Havasupai reservations are non-transferable and matched against photo ID at check-in, so a reservation someone else buys is worthless. Permit Ranger is notify-only: it watches the official calendars and alerts you the second a date opens, and you book yourself on the official site.
Where do I book a Havasupai permit?
Only on the tribe's official reservation system at havasupaireservations.com. Havasupai is not on recreation.gov, and third-party resellers are not honored at the trailhead.
How much does a Havasupai permit cost?
Campground reservations are $455 per person for the required 3 nights and 4 days, with all entry, camping, and environmental fees included. Lodge rooms are priced per room for the same 3-night stay; check the official booking site for current lodge rates.
Can I stay just one or two nights?
No. Every reservation, campground or lodge, is for 3 nights and 4 days. There are no single-night options and no day hiking: everyone entering the canyon must hold a reservation.
What happens if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations reopen on the official booking calendars all season, because reservations are non-refundable but people's plans still change. Permit Ranger checks the calendars roughly every ten minutes and alerts you the moment a previously booked date inside your trip window flips to available, so you can grab it on the official site before it disappears.
Are dogs allowed at Havasupai?
No. Pets are not allowed on the trail, in the campground, or in the lodge. Pack animals in the canyon belong to the tribe.
More permits in Arizona
- Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness permit guide
- Grand Canyon National Park permit guide
- Paria Canyon (Vermilion Cliffs) permit guide
Plan ahead
Sold-out dates reopen all the time from cancellations and quota drops. Permit Ranger checks havasupaireservations.com around the clock and alerts you the moment your dates open. It never books for you.