Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park has the world’s largest natural travertine bridge, plus three hiking trails, picnic areas and great wildlife and birding. Javelina and deer are frequent visitors. Vistas are family-friendly and ADA accessible and picnic tables are available.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Gila
Directions: From Payson, continue west on highway 87 about 10 miles to the well-marked turn. Go slow on the road down to the park.
Latitude: 34.322362
Longitude: -111.45404
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: 9 am - 5 pm (last entry is at 4 pm)
Admission or Fees: Adult (14+) $7, Youth (7-13) $4, Child (0-6) free
Best time to visit: April to November
Habitats: Pinyon-juniper Forest, Pine-oak Forest, Stream or river, Urban or Suburban park
Know Before You Go
Trails are steep and narrow. Dogs are not allowed on the trails. Swimming or wading in Pine Creek is prohibited under the bridge.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Hepatic Tanager, Hooded Oriole, Juniper TItmouse, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Lucy’s Warbler, Mexican Jay, Pinyon Jay, Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay, Zone-tailed Hawk
Charismatic: Brown-crested Flycatcher, Gila Woodpecker, Greater Roadrunner, Phainopepla, Ruby-crowned Kinglet , Summer Tanager
Contact Information
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Arizona State Parks
P.O. Box 1245
Payson, AZ 85547
Phone: 928-476-4202
Website: https://azstateparks.com/tonto/
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L575823
