Havasu Falls is astonishing. I mean, there is now way a picture or description can really capture how beautiful, majestic and relaxing these falls are.

When you walk out of Supai, you pretty much feel like you just want to get to camp, setup and relax for a little.

At about a mile you come to your first fall, it’s not really one of the main falls you see, but it is one of the falls that was created during the flooding of 2008. You can hear the roaring fall and once you see it, you think, “Whoa.”

You keep moving on and all of the sudden are in an exposed area with a sandy trail and a scorching sun. The desire to jump into the water is really up there but there is no water to be seen.

Shortly after this exposure, you hear Havasu Falls, one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world. You see this fall and can’t help but feel swallowed by it’s beauty.

Chances are, you probably see a few people in the water and think, “I want to go to there.” I fought off that thought and just went to the campground.

The campground is huge and has quite a large amount of spaces, but chances are you want to camp in the middle because when you camp closer to the canyon walls you may be exposed to more sunlight, which means relaxing at the campground isn’t pleasant.

The campground also stretches between Havasu Falls and Mooney Falls so there is quite a bit of space. It seems though, if you want more shade, keep walking closer to Mooney Falls, mainly because the canyon becomes more dense with trees and all the amenities are there. The downsine is that it is further from Havasu Falls, which is probably where you will spend most of your time.

When nature calls, you can’t dig a cat hole but instead get to use outhouses that are spread throughout the campground. I was expecting the worst when I heard this, but realistically, they were the nicest outdoor toilets I have ever used.

Another awesome thing about the campground, not many bugs! I believe that has to do with the huge lizard population inside the canyon, that’s just a wild guess. There are a few mosquitos, but getting some DEET or something should do the trick.

Oh and I almost forgot, picnic tables are throughout the campground! That means no setting up a makeshift chair or anything. You will actually be able to sit down and enjoy your meal and cook at a comfortable height. Beats, tree stump chairs and the like.

I will explain the falls separately as they deserve their own posts. Expect those shortly!

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