These are the Arizona waterfalls that draw the biggest crowds, measured by Google review volume and led by Havasu Falls. Popular does not have to mean packed if you time it right.
For every waterfall we track nearby, see the full list of waterfalls in Arizona, or browse by town: Grand Canyon Village, Flagstaff, Tanque Verde. You can also compare our best waterfalls in Arizona and most beautiful waterfalls in Arizona.
How we picked: Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 93% of all Google reviews of Arizona waterfalls.
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1. Havasu Falls
Havasu Falls near Grand Canyon Village takes the top spot, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 679 reviews.
Coconino County, AZ 86435 (GPS 36.2551, -112.6980)
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679 Google reviews make it the most visited waterfall in Arizona, about 46% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. That is 1.8 times as many as Grand Falls in second place. Visitors have shared 2,600 photos of it. It averages 4.5 stars, with 81% five-star reviews. "Waterfall on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, known for swimming in a dramatic blue-green pool." Expect company: arrive early on weekends and holidays, when parking fills first. The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, about 34 miles to the southeast.
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2. Grand Falls
Grand Falls, near Flagstaff, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 377 reviews. Visitors come here for bumpy road, muddy water, and lava flow.
Coconino County, AZ 86035 (GPS 35.4275, -111.2007)
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377 Google reviews make it number 2 in Arizona, about 25% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 953 photos of it. It averages 4.2 stars, with 69% five-star reviews. "Remote, natural waterfall system on Navajo Nation with hiking trails, a viewpoint & picnic benches." Reviews most often mention bumpy road, muddy water, and lava flow. The nearest town is Flagstaff, about 30 miles to the southwest.
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3. Tanque Verde Falls
Tanque Verde Falls, near Tanque Verde, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 169 reviews.
Pima County, AZ 85749 (GPS 32.2545, -110.6559)
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169 Google reviews make it number 3 in Arizona, about 11% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 465 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 89% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Tanque Verde, about 4.8 miles to the west.
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4. Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls near Grand Canyon Village rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 123 reviews.
Coconino County, AZ 86435 (GPS 36.2813, -112.7298)
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123 Google reviews make it number 4 in Arizona, about 8% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 304 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 82% five-star reviews. "Red-rock canyon with a waterfall accessed by rugged hikes with river crossings & a ladder climb." The nearest town is Grand Canyon Village, about 36 miles to the southeast.
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5. Chiva Falls
Chiva Falls near Tanque Verde is another strong option, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews.
Pima County, AZ 85749 (GPS 32.2581, -110.5959)
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31 Google reviews make it number 5 in Arizona, about 2% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 87 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 84% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Tanque Verde, about 8.3 miles to the west.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited waterfall in Arizona?
Havasu Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.5-star rating from 679 Google reviews. It is near Grand Canyon Village in Coconino County.
How was this list made?
Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 93% of all Google reviews of Arizona waterfalls.
How many waterfalls are in Arizona?
Our directory lists 30 waterfalls in Arizona. See every one, with filters and a map, on the Arizona waterfalls page.
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.
Summary
Havasu Falls near Grand Canyon Village is our top pick for most visited waterfalls in Arizona, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 679 reviews. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access, water levels and road conditions vary through the year, so confirm current conditions before you drive out.
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.
For more options, see every waterfall on the Arizona waterfalls page, read 10 Best Waterfalls in Arizona, or check our waterfall safety tips before you go.