Located eight miles from the rim of the Grand Canyon, is the remote village of Supai. It is home to the Havasupai Tribe – and the most remote chapel in the lower 48 states.

Known as Havasupai Bible Church, the chapel is of no known denomination, and welcomes tourists and community members alike. But getting to Sunday service is a bit of a challenge, unless you live in the village.
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The village is located 2000 feet down into the Grand Canyon and eight miles from the nearest civilization. The Havasupai people living here are known for their ability to survive in such a remote wilderness — where they farm as one means of getting by.
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The other is tourism. Each year, a limited number of camping and lodging permits are issued by the reservation to hikers in search of paradise. After miles and miles of hiking, it's found at the famous Havasupai Falls and the glowing turquoise pool at the base. Yet, the famous waterfall is still miles beyond the Supai Village.
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The only way into this village is by way of foot or horseback (or helicopter... ). The chapel stands in an inconspicuous spot with neighboring homes on either side. No known photos of the interior of this chapel exist on the internet, but the building is constructed out of a Quonset hut. It's not known when it opened.
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Services are held each Sunday at 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome at America's most remote chapel.

The only way to see this remote chapel is to secure one of the coveted camping or lodging reservations that sell out each year in a matter of hours. Camping permits went on sale for 2018 on Feb. 19 and sold out almost immediately. Lodge permits for 2019 go on sale in June 2018. Occasionally, there are cancellations for the lodge, creating a last-minute opportunity to be among the relatively few lucky souls to visit annually if you were not among the few to secure a permit in advance. More information can be obtained on the official website for Supai, Arizona/The Havasupai Tribe.

Have you made the trek to Havasupai Falls? We’d love to know – and to see your photos in the comments!

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