Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Nf-583A, Pine, AZ 85544, United States

Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural arch in Arizona, United States, that is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The area surrounding the bridge has been made into a state park called Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, which is located off State Route 87, just 10 miles north of Payson.

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Christmas: Closed

The Tonto Natural Bridge Visitor Center inside historic Goodfellow Lodge offers information and a park store. The Goodfellow Lodge is available for groups to reserve!  We have a variety of books for sale about the region and the area. We also sell snacks, water, soda, walking sticks, and T-shirts. Hours 8am - 5pm.

Interpretive exhibits located within the Lodge include artifacts on the history of Tonto Natural Bridge, plus information about travertine, prehistoric inhabitants, and the historic Tonto Lodge. Photographs and a painting of the Natural Bridge with a scenic slideshow are also available to visitors.

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.

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. 

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.