While December normally should be a time when snow is a consideration, last year, we didn’t receive any measurable snowfall until January. Snow or no snow, temperatures at the bottom of Havasu Canyon will be a bit warmer than up top.

Just so you know, here is the lodge cancellation policy: “2 weeks prior to reservation- full refund (they take payment up front). After 2 weeks $15 per night. Within 24 hours – non refundable.”

For the campground you have to put down a 50% deposit, then if you have to cancel, their policy states that “you must notify their (Havasupai Tribe’s) office of any cancellations at least 2 weeks prior to your reserved date to qualify for a refund. Such cancellations are subject to a 25% surcharge fee. Any notice of cancellation received less than 2 weeks to the reserved date becomes non-refundable and the full amount of the deposit is withheld.”

Hope that helps. For more information visit http://www.havasupaitribe.com or call (928) 448-2121 or (928) 448-2141 (be patient and persistent, that number can be busy a lot).

That’s about a 2,000 foot exaggeration.

The “skybridge” will only be about 1,800 feet above the canyon floor. The viewpoint where it’s being built is at about 4,000 feet in elevation, and the canyon floor and river below is at about 2,200 feet in elevation. It’s not at sea level (0), and the skybridge isn’t at 6,000 feet.

For a 5,000 foot deep view, you’ll need to come to the south rim. For a 6,000+ foot deep view, you’ll need to visit the north rim.