The park is open. Travel safely as road conditions may be slippery due to snow.
The Waterfall trail and the Gowan trail will remain open to the metal observation deck. The Anna Mae trail and the Pine Creek trail to the natural bridge will be closed due to high water levels in the creek.
Latest possible park entry is 4:00 p.m. Anna Mae, Gowan, Pine Creek, and Waterfall Trails close at 4:00 p.m. The paved path and all viewpoints remain open until 5:00 p.m. Exercise caution on the trails; ice may be present in shaded areas. Pets are allowed on the paved path and viewpoints and restricted from all other trails.
Goodfellow Lodge is not currently available for overnight stays.
For Kids
Become a Junior Ranger
If you're between ages 6–12, you can become a Junior Ranger at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park! Pledge to do your part to help preserve the beauty of the park for everyone to enjoy!
On this page, you can download a Junior Ranger activity for this park that you can complete on your own. It's just one of the fun activities you can do to become a Junior Ranger. After you complete it, bring it with you to the park and you're on your way to becoming a Junior Ranger.
When you visit the park ask for a full Junior Ranger booklet at the Visitor Center, Ranger Station or office. Complete the activities during your visit and then bring it to a Park Ranger for review. When a Park Ranger approves your work you'll be asked to take the Junior Ranger Pledge and get sworn in as our newest Junior Ranger. You'll also be given a Junior Ranger Button. We hope to see you at the park!
Activity Sheet Summary
Tonto Rock 'N Roll: Here at Tonto we have both igneous and sedimentary rocks. To decode the names of these rocks below, simply move each letter forward one space in the alphabet. For example, A = B, B = C, Z = A. So, QNBJ equals ROCK! Keep your eyes open during your visit and see if you notice any of these rocks in the park.
Download 1-Page Activity Sheet
Pledge & Button
Junior Ranger ButtonJunior Ranger Pledge: “As an Arizona State Parks Junior Ranger, I pledge to help the park rangers protect and preserve habitat, wildlife, and help keep the park clean and safe for visitors and wildlife.”
Remember, you can become a Junior Ranger at nearly all Arizona State Parks. So explore our website and visit the FOR KIDS page for each park for more activities.
Junior Ranger Button: Show everyone that you're a Junior Ranger! After you complete your activities and take the Junior Ranger Pledge you'll receive a Junior Ranger Button. You can pin it to your pack, put it on a bulletin board, or proudly wear it. Check out the button for this park in the picture.
