10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Arizona (2026 Updated)
Ranked by what visitors photograph and rate five stars, these are the 10 most beautiful of Arizona's 30 named waterfalls, starting with Grand Falls. The list spans the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau, Southern Arizona Sky Islands, and Mogollon Rim and Central Highlands.
How We Picked
Beauty is subjective, so we let visitors decide. Among 10 publicly accessible Arizona waterfalls with Google reviews and photos, we ranked by three signals: the share of five-star reviews, how many photos visitors have posted, and how often reviews mention scenery and views. Every waterfall links to a full page with coordinates, maps and nearby falls.
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1. Grand Falls
Flagstaff, AZ · Coconino County · Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 953 photos of it on Google, about 2.5 for every review. 69% of its 377 reviewers rate it five stars (4.2 average). Its listing describes it as: "Remote, natural waterfall system on Navajo Nation with hiking trails, a viewpoint & picnic benches." Reviewers single out its stunning views. It is one of 15 named falls in the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau region. The nearest town is Flagstaff, about 30 miles to the southwest.
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2. Havasu Falls
Grand Canyon Village, AZ · Coconino County · Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 2,600 photos of it on Google, about 3.8 for every review. 81% of its 679 reviewers rate it five stars (4.5 average). Its listing describes it as: "Waterfall on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, known for swimming in a dramatic blue-green pool." The setting includes Carbonate Canyon (valley, under 0.1 mi) and Watahomigie Point (cliff, 1.2 mi). It is one of 15 named falls in the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau region. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, about 34 miles to the southeast.
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3. Beaver Falls
Grand Canyon Village, AZ · Coconino County · Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 304 photos of it on Google, about 2.5 for every review. 82% of its 123 reviewers rate it five stars (4.7 average). Its listing describes it as: "Red-rock canyon with a waterfall accessed by rugged hikes with river crossings & a ladder climb." The setting includes Beaver Canyon (valley, 0.1 mi) and Yumtheska Mesa (summit, 1.5 mi). It is one of 15 named falls in the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau region. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, about 36 miles to the southeast.
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4. Tanque Verde Falls
Tanque Verde, AZ · Pima County · Southern Arizona Sky Islands
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 465 photos of it on Google, about 2.8 for every review. 89% of its 169 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes Aliso Canyon (valley, 0.9 mi) and Tanque Verde Canyon (valley, 1.2 mi). It is one of 8 named falls in the Southern Arizona Sky Islands region. The nearest town is Tanque Verde, about 4.8 miles to the west.
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5. Ribbon Falls
Grand Canyon Village, AZ · Coconino County · Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 100 photos of it on Google, about 3.8 for every review. 96% of its 26 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes The Transept (valley, 1.2 mi) and Deva Temple (summit, 1.4 mi). It is one of 15 named falls in the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau region. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, about 9.6 miles to the southwest.
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6. Workman Creek Falls
Tonto Basin, AZ · Gila County · Mogollon Rim and Central Highlands
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 121 photos of it on Google, about 6.0 for every review. 90% of its 20 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes Carr Peak (summit, 0.6 mi) and Baker Mountain (summit, 0.9 mi). It is one of 5 named falls in the Mogollon Rim and Central Highlands region. The nearest town is Tonto Basin, about 21 miles to the west.
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7. Chiva Falls
Tanque Verde, AZ · Pima County · Southern Arizona Sky Islands
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 87 photos of it on Google, about 2.8 for every review. 84% of its 31 reviewers rate it five stars (4.7 average). The setting includes Joaquin Canyon (valley, 0.8 mi) and Canyon del Pino (valley, 2.0 mi). It is one of 8 named falls in the Southern Arizona Sky Islands region. The nearest town is Tanque Verde, about 8.3 miles to the west.
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8. Bridal Wreath Falls
Tanque Verde, AZ · Pima County · Southern Arizona Sky Islands
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 79 photos of it on Google, about 2.9 for every review. 78% of its 27 reviewers rate it five stars (4.7 average). It is one of 8 named falls in the Southern Arizona Sky Islands region. The nearest town is Tanque Verde, about 5.4 miles to the west.
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9. Deer Creek Falls
Grand Canyon Village, AZ · Coconino County · Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 51 photos of it on Google, about 10 for every review. 80% of its 5 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes Granite Narrows (gap, 0.2 mi) and Cogswell Butte (summit, 1.3 mi). It is one of 15 named falls in the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau region. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, about 31 miles to the southeast.
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10. Navajo Falls
Grand Canyon Village, AZ · Coconino County · Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 63 photos of it on Google, about 2.5 for every review. 68% of its 25 reviewers rate it five stars (4.4 average). The setting includes Carbonate Canyon (valley, 0.4 mi) and Schoolhouse Canyon (valley, 1.0 mi). Name history: Named for the Navajo Indian Tribe (US-T121). It is one of 15 named falls in the Grand Canyon and Colorado Plateau region. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, about 33 miles to the southeast.
When to Visit Arizona's Waterfalls
Arizona waterfalls follow two water seasons rather than one. The first comes from winter storms and snowmelt, usually peaking from late winter into spring, when the sky island falls near Tucson and Grand Falls on the Little Colorado River are most likely to be running. The second is the summer monsoon, typically July through September, when afternoon thunderstorms can switch on dry falls within hours but also bring flash floods. Late spring and early summer, roughly May and June, are usually the driest and hottest stretch, and many falls go dry. Havasu Canyon's spring-fed falls flow year-round, though summer heat in the canyons is intense. Higher elevations on the Mogollon Rim and the Grand Canyon's North Rim see winter snow that limits access.
Before You Go
Land ownership matters more in Arizona than in most states. Havasu Falls and its neighbors are on Havasupai tribal land, where visits require advance reservations through the tribe, and Grand Falls is on the Navajo Nation, which sets its own access rules. Grand Canyon National Park manages the inner-canyon falls, and backcountry overnight trips there need permits. Most other falls are in national forests such as the Coronado and Tonto. Flash floods are the defining hazard: a storm miles upstream can send a wall of water through a slot or narrow canyon with no rain overhead. Smooth granite near falls like Tanque Verde is notoriously slick, and heat, dehydration and long unshaded approaches cause many rescues. Carry more water than seems necessary.
Read our waterfall safety rules and packing list before heading out. For better pictures, see our waterfall photography tips.
Explore More Arizona Waterfalls
See all 30 waterfalls in the Arizona waterfall guide, or browse by town: Flagstaff, Grand Canyon Village, Tanque Verde, Tonto Basin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most beautiful waterfall in Arizona?
Grand Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.2-star rating from 377 Google reviews. It is near Flagstaff in Coconino County.
How was this list made?
Beauty is subjective, so we let visitors decide. Among 10 publicly accessible Arizona waterfalls with Google reviews and photos, we ranked by three signals: the share of five-star reviews, how many photos visitors have posted, and how often reviews mention scenery and views.
How many waterfalls are in Arizona?
Our directory lists 30 named waterfalls in Arizona. See them all, sorted by town, in the Arizona waterfall guide.
Do Arizona waterfalls flow all year?
Only a few, mainly spring-fed falls like those in Havasu Canyon. Most others, including Grand Falls and the falls near Tucson, depend on snowmelt or monsoon rain and are dry for much of the year.