Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- azstateparks.com(928) 476-4202
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Water quality The Pine Creek Trail, Anna Mae Trail, and the area under the bridge are closed due to rain and flooding. The Gowan and Waterfall trails and the paved walking path along the top of the bridge are open.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
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Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a park in Gila County, about 9 miles northwest of Payson.
Visitors come for historic sites, swimming, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Other — Thanksgiving | Daily | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — |
| Park | Christmas: Closed | ||
Official wording
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last entry at 4:00 p.m.)
Trails: Trails close one hour before the park closes.
Thanksgiving: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: Closed
Thanksgiving: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: Closed
Thanksgiving: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: Closed
Thanksgiving: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: Closed
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Phoenix).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult (14+) | $10 |
| Youth (7–13) | $5 · child |
| Child (0–6) | Free |
Official wording
Adult (14+): $10.00 Youth (7–13): $5.00 Child (0–6): FREE
Arizona park passes
- Annual Day Use Pass — $200. Day-use access for up to four people at state parks across Arizona (with listed exceptions) Details
- 100% Military Disabled Veterans pass — Free. Free day-use for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and up to three accompanying adults Details
- Active duty / retired / service-disabled veteran discount — 50% off day-use. Day-use entrance discount (not tours or special fees) Details
From the Arizona state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arizona State Parks reservations (Tyler Technologies; reached via azstateparks.com/reserve/)
- Phone
- (877) 697-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: park trails.
Pets are allowed on the paved path and viewpoints and restricted from all other trails. Pets are allowed on the park but we suggest leaving them at home. If you bring a pet, you are restricted to parking level and viewpoints and they must be kept on a six foot controlled leash at all times; Pets are not allowed on park trails. Pets cannot be left unattended during your visit. • Pets are allowed on the park but we suggest leaving them at home. If you bring a pet, you are restricted to parking level and viewpoints and they must be kept on a six foot controlled leash at all times; Pets are not allowed on park trails. Pets cannot be left unattended during your visit.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Cabins and lodging
Goodfellow Historic Lodge: Currently not available for overnight stays
Lodge: Goodfellow Historic Lodge is a historic lodge built in 1927 and has 10 bedrooms and communal restrooms. Our lodge is like your home, which means it has a kitchen, beds, and restrooms. We provide the essentials you need to cook with, and the utensils you need to eat and drink. We look forward to having you reserve your stay with us at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. To inquire or reserve, please call (928) 476-4202.
Lodge Dining Room: Rustic wood setting, family style dining environment with bench-style seating.
Kitchen: Our kitchens are supplied with the following types of items for cooking and service of meals: Cooking items, such as pots and pans; Utensils such as tongs, spatulas, and ladles; Meal service items, including china, glassware, and silverware. In addition to the basic cooking and service items noted above, some specialty use items are stocked in our Lodge. We suggest that if you intend on doing any cooking or baking other than basic meal preparation and service during your stay, that you bring those items along.
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Goodfellow Lawn: There is a large open lawn great for small parties or weddings. There is a wood BBQ or two propane grills available to rent.
Roosevelt Suite (ADA): The suite is available for group overnight rental. The suite has a restroom and shower, a vanity/makeup desk, a small refrigerator, microwave, and kitchen counter with cabinets.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingSwimmingHikingHistoric sites and tours
Swimming
Swimming
Swimming is not allowed under the Natural Bridge. However, you may swim downstream in Pine Creek. Please be advised there is no lifeguard on duty. Swimming is at your own risk.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Roosevelt Suite (ADA): The suite is available for group overnight rental. The suite has a restroom and shower, a vanity/makeup desk, a small refrigerator, microwave, and kitchen counter with cabinets.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Park Rules
Help us protect this unique feature for generations to come. Please follow all park rules when visiting Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Note: There is no public telephone, cell phones signals, or internet access at the park.
- Littering is unlawful; tossing your cigarette butts on the ground is littering.
- High Fire Danger occurs every summer; during these times, smoking is restricted to the parking lots and charcoal fires are prohibited while propane stoves are okay.
- Pets are allowed on the park but we suggest leaving them at home. If you bring a pet, you are restricted to parking level and viewpoints and they must be kept on a six foot controlled leash at all times; Pets are not allowed on park trails. Pets cannot be left unattended during your visit.
- Rock throwing is not allowed on the park and take care while hiking down the trails as rock may fall naturally from the steep cliffs above.
- Swimming and wading is prohibited under the Natural Bridge; passive water play is available upstream and downstream from the bridge.
- The park possesses numerous natural hazards; please use caution while visiting the park.
- No glass containers on the trails.
- Good shoes, with ankle support are ideal. Flip-flops, sandals, and high heels are not good shoes to wear at Tonto Natural Bridge.
- Two liters of water per person are highly recommended: one for the way down and one for the way back.
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Agency Rules & Regulations
Getting there
- Address
- P.O. Box 1245
Payson, AZ 85547 - Nearest town
- Payson — about 9 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.3223, -111.4536
- Phone
- (928) 476-4202
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arizona State Parks & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arizona State Parks & Trails 'Find a Park' page (one .location block per park with features, reservation links and Google Maps coordinates); sitemap.xml lists the same park slugs
- Wikidata
- Photo: 2009-365-62- Short Sighted Government Stupidity in Action (3327051509).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), cogdogblog
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology