Park and Facility Hours

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Last entry at 4:00 p.m.)

Park Entrance Fee

Adult (14+): $7.00
Youth (7–13): $4.00
Child (0–6): FREE

Many different birds species visit the park including an active community of hummingbirds depending on the season. Please ask for a park bird list when paying your fee at the entrance station.

Tonto Natural Bridge is a natural arch in Arizona. 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 AZ-87, just 10 miles (16 km) north of Payson.

Pine Creek Trail is about ½ mile long (400 feet developed - undeveloped in the creek bottom), leads to the Pine Creek natural area. Hiking shoes are recommended. Follow the arrows. Allow one hour. 

Waterfall Trail is about 300 feet long, ends at waterfall cave. Uneven steps. Allow 15–20 minutes.

Gowan Trail is about 2,200 feet long, down and back leading to an observation deck in the creek bottom. The trail is steep and rough. No trash cans. Hiking shoes are recommended. Allow one hour. 

Anna Mae Trail is about 500 feet long and leads to Pine Creek Trail and the Natural Bridge. Allow one hour.