Natural Bridge State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(608) 356-8301
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Sauk County, about 13 miles southwest of Baraboo, Natural Bridge State Park covers about 539 acres.
The park supports hunting in season 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 | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. The park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingHunting
Trails
Hiking: The park's trails all begin at the parking lot on County Highway C. Natural Bridge itself is located along the Indian Moccasin Trail, a 1-mile loop trail north of the highway. The Whitetail Trail crosses south of the highway and back again, traveling through woodlands and prairie.
The native land cover of the property is mainly oak woods, with some open fields and patches of native prairie. Several wildflowers bloom throughout the growing season and bird watchers may see turkey vultures, pileated woodpeckers, songbirds and bald eagles, among other species.
Getting there
- Address
- E7792 Cty. Rd. C
North Freedom, WI 53913 - Nearest town
- Baraboo — about 13 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.3439, -89.9311
- Phone
- (608) 356-8301
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Natural Bridge State Park is about 0.75 miles east of the village of Leland on County Highway C in Sauk County. • Get directions.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Natural Bridge State Park Wisconsin June 2025.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), JackFromWisconsin
“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