Havasupai means people of the blue-green waters. The fantastic waterfalls and secluded community within the Havasupai Indian Reservation draw thousands of visitors each year. The Havasupai are personally connected to the water and the land. This blue- green water is sacred to the Havasupai. It flows not only across the land, but also through each tribal member.

Supai village, located within Havasu Canyon, a large tributary on the south side of the Colorado River, is not accessible by road. The Havasupai Tribe administers the land, which lies outside the boundary and jurisdiction of Grand Canyon National Park.

Services
The trail to Supai begins at Hualapai Hilltop, 191 miles from Grand Canyon Village or 66 miles from Peach Springs, Arizona. Peach Springs has the nearest services - gas, food, and water. No services are available at Hualapai Hilltop. The services provided in this Indian reservation are very limited. There are no cars here, the only motorized vehicles being a few ATVs and tractors. The best way to travel to this place is by horse, mule or on foot. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available at the Havasupai Cafe near the lodge. Picnic tables, general store, and post office are found in the village.

Entrance fees
A fee of $35 per person - plus 10% - tax is charged to enter or cross any portion of the Havasupai Indian Reservation. This fee can be paid in advance.

Campsite
Accommodation at Supai is in either a high price, 24 room lodge ($145 for a room), in the village or at the campground two miles beyond, adjacent to the creek and occupying a half mile stretch of the canyon. The campground along Havasu Creek is 10 miles from the trailhead at Hualapai Hilltop (2 mi. / 3 km below Supai). It serves up to 250 people. The campsite is of the primitive type, with picnic tables, pit toilets and spring water for drinking; all stays must be reserved in advance. No campfires, pets, firearms or alcohol are permitted anywhere on the reservation, and only Hualapai and lower Havasu canyons are open to hiking.

Havasupai Lodge
The lodge in Supai, 8 miles from the trailhead, has 24 rooms with double beds. Rates: $145 for up to four people plus 10% tax.

Helicopter transport
Helicopter flights between Hualapai Hilltop and Supai are available Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, weather permitting. Fees vary, and tickets are issued on a first-come, first-served basis from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $40 landing fee.

Horses and mules
Horses and mules are available from Hualapai Hilltop to Supai and the campground. Prices range from $75 (one-way) - $150 (round trip) plus 10% tax.

These are some important facts about the fees and services in the Havasupai Indian Reservation.

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