Natural Bridge State Park, Virginia, United States
4.5 (2.097 reviews) Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #2 in Natural Bridge Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations
Pretty location, a little pricey for families
Once owned by Thomas Jefferson and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 215-foot tall Natural Bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by Cedar Creek. The park is more than just the bridge; beautiful forests and rolling meadows showcase the area’s karst terrain, and vistas of surrounding mountains and the James River valley display nature’s splendor. Access these via 6 miles of hiking trails, including the accessible Cedar Creek Trail that leads from the bridge to the Monacan Indian Village and Lace Falls with its 30-foot cascade. Living history programs connect you to the past and cover how people once used the area’s resources for survival and inspiration. Start at the visitor center where you will find exhibits and a gift shop. A shuttle from the visitor center to the bridge trail is available for those not wishing to take the stairs.
Address
6477 S Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA 24578-5000
Mobile
Website
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-bridge
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 3:00
User Ratings
4.5 based on (2.097 reviews)
Reviews
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5Tiffany H 5:00 PM Jan 30, 2023
Astonishing Bridge and Passionate Rangers
Our family stopped at Natural Bridge as an "adventure stop" on our way from Florida to DC. The day was overcast with intermittent misty rain and the temperature was about 40 degrees. Upon entering the Park store we discovered a very large space with a vast assortment of goods for purchase. The kids used the bathrooms, we paid admission, and bundled up for our adventure. As instructed we ventured down the 127 steps to the next ranger who would check our admission ticket. She gave us information about the hike under the bridge and to the waterfall which was just the right length for us to take the kids. We began our walk and just before the bridge, we took some photos. Another ranger from the same building jogged towards us and offered to take photos of the whole family, so unexpected and so wonderful! We had only been at this park for about 20 minutes and had already encountered 3 very friendly rangers. I was one happy mama. We continued our walk discovering lots of interesting things along the way including a cave, some historic elements, and of course, the waterfall. Although.... the Bridge itself would have been enough to keep my interest. To end our adventure, we spent some time by the large fire at the ranger station. The fire was incredibly warm and necessary on this cold wet day. There was yet another lovely ranger keeping the fire going. I would love to visit this park again in another season and see the difference. My kids were pleasantly intrigued by all of the things that they saw and especially enjoyed the fire!
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4Lynn C 5:00 PM Nov 22, 2021
Pretty location, a little pricey for families
It was very beautiful, but I wish that they offered more discounts. We saw a military family who arrived about a half an hour before sunset who were charged full price although they had very little time to see the park. No military or senior discounts. Also, the admission is only good for one day, not 24 hours.
