There are many beautiful places to visit in Arizona, but one of the most famous is the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is home to one of the most photographed waterfall in the world, Havasu Falls. Havasu Falls is a go to camping destination in the summer to grab a break from the heat.
Havasu Falls is one of four waterfalls that make of Havasu Creek. Havasu Creek is a stream that enters into the Grand Canyon and is located on the serene Havasupai Tribal lands. Here is where you catch the most breathtaking blue-green waterfalls. Havasupai actually means people of the blue-green waters.
The most famous of the four falls, Havasu falls has a 100-foot vertical drop off of a cliff into a pool. Tourists can swim in the pool and under the waterfall. There are many picnic tables nearby to enjoy some lunch by the waterfall.
Havasu Creek sees thousands of visitors each year. There is a lodge and campground close by. Horses are available to ride around or you can also hike. There are even helicopters to take you to certain locations. Havasu Creek’s other waterfalls Navajo Falls, Mooney Falls and Beaver Falls. All of them are worth seeing.
The most popular time of year to visit is between March and November. Summertime is really nice by the falls with cool nights. Monsoons are common during this time, so there is a chance of potential flooding in July and August. This shouldn’t be an issue if you plan ahead and are aware of your surroundings. Fall is a quiet time in this area. Highs are typically in the lower 80s and the nights are cooler and calm. March usually brings heavy rain, but this leads to the blooming of various flowers throughout Havasu Creek.
All photos courtesy of Robert Brody.
