Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Tonto Natural Bridge is widely believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world.Located between Payson and Pine, the bridge arches 183 feet above the sparkling Pine Creek and is surrounded by pine trees. Upstream, flowing springs and fern-draped grottos line the narrow canyon. It stands over a 400-foot-long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point and reaches a height of 183 feet.

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Attractions Near Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Pine-Strawberry Museum

Pine-Strawberry Museum

7.17km from Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

The Pine-Strawberry Museum in Pine, Arizona, was opened in 1979 for the purpose of displaying artifacts related to the prehistory and history of Pine and its twin among the pines, Strawberry. Much of what is displayed in the Pine-Strawberry Museum today is in tribute to the dedication and hard work of their founding families.The museum relocated to its current location in 1990 from a single room in the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library in Pine.

Pine Canyon

Pine Canyon

7.31km from Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Pine Canyon is a 1.2 mile trail through Fishlake National Forest. It can be accessed by foot, bicycle, and horse. It is one of the iconic attraction with natural beauty and also there are so many other things to see and do.

East Verde Picnic Area

East Verde Picnic Area

9.18km from Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

East Verde Picnic Area is a picnic area in East Verde Estates, AZ on East Verde River and Sycamore Creek in Mogollon Rim, Tonto National Forest. It is a perfect for any day trip that you have planned. You can see a variety of wildlife along with the beautiful scenery that Payson has to offer.

Fossil Creek

Fossil Creek

10.53km from Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Fossil Creek is a perennial stream accessed by forest roads near the community of Camp Verde in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is one of only two streams in Arizona included in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The creek and its riparian corridor provide habitat for a wide variety of flora and fauna, some listed as endangered or otherwise imperiled.

Strawberry School House - One Room

Strawberry School House - One Room

10.99km from Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

The Strawberry Schoolhouse is a historic one-room school building located in northwestern Gila County, Arizona, in the small mountain community of Strawberry. Built of pine logs in 1885, the Strawberry Schoolhouse is reputed to be the "oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona" and now functions as a fully restored local history museum, complete with a late-19th century classroom exhibit.

Green Valley Lake

Green Valley Lake

12.79km from Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Green Valley Lake is a reservoir connected to two smaller lakes in Green Valley Park. These lakes were constructed from 1993 to 1996 for ground water recharge.Green Valley Lake attracts visitors seeking clean air, blue skies, crystal-clear water, and the serenity and calm beauty of a quiet forested community.

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Gila County

Gila County

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Gila County is in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. Gila County is full of opportunities to come to play. Whether you want to go camping, boating, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, hunting, or just exploring, our wide-open spaces and area attractions make Gila County the perfect get-away spot.

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