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Natural Bridges National Monument

National Monument · UT

Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook, or hit the trails and experience their grandeur from below. Declared a National Monument in 1908, the bridges are named "Kachina," "Owachomo" and "Sipapu" in honor of the Ancestral Puebloans who once made this place their home.

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Current Alerts (2)

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Phone Number not Working

The phone at the park (435-692-1234) is not functioning reliably. People are advised to call 435-241-3951 during business hours in order to speak with a ranger.

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Natural Bridges has gone cashless

The park now accepts only mobile or electronic payments for entrance & camping fees. You can reserve campsites and buy entrance passes on Recreation.gov, or only use debit/credit cards to pay in person.

Entrance Fees

Entrance fees (or valid park pass) are required to visit beyond the visitor center and/or camp overnight. Entrance fees are good for 7 days from date of purchase.

Campgrounds (1)

Natural Bridges Campground

Camp in solitude among the juniper trees at Natural Bridges campground. The campground is conveniently located next to the visitor center off the main park road. Campsites are fully reservable through Recreation.gov and open year-round. Each site has a fire grill, picnic table, and tent pad, but no running water, electricity, or hookups.

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Upcoming Events

International Observe the Moon Night: Natural Bridges National Monument

Sep 19, 2026

Art in the Park

Sep 24, 2026 · Sipapu Bridge Hike

Ramson Lomatewama

Sep 24, 2026

Art in the Park

Sep 25, 2026 · Kachina Bridge Hike

Art in the Park

Sep 26, 2026 · Owachomo Bridge Hike

Things to Do

Hike to Kachina Bridge

Named for the petroglyphs on its side, hiking to the base of Kachina Bridge is taking a trip back in time. Gain new perspectives as you stand beneath the widest, and probably youngest, natural bridge in the park.

Hike to Owachomo Bridge

Owachomo Bridge is the most accessible and most photographed natural bridge in the park. It's also likely the oldest natural bridge in the park. See this ancient wonder up close with a half-mile round-trip hike.

Hike to Sipapu Bridge

Sipapu Bridge’s tremendous span inspires and awes the imagination. Hike to the second largest natural bridge in the United States and, along the way, explore the geology of this fascinating region. You will fully appreciate this incredible natural feature with an adventurous canyon hike.

Hike to the Horse Collar Ruin Overlook

Get a birds-eye view of Horse Collar Ruin from this mesa-top overlook. A short hike over slickrock provides the chance to ponder what life may have been like 700 years ago. From the overlook, see the remarkably-preserved ancestral Puebloan structures and the surrounding canyon country.

Walk to the Kachina Bridge Viewpoint

This trail provides aerial views of Kachina Bridge and the surrounding landscape. Desert plants abound along this winding, paved trail. Conveniently located halfway along the scenic loop drive, this paved trail is a hub for other, more rugged trails.

Walk to the Owachomo Bridge Viewpoint

This viewpoint provides sweeping vistas of the smallest, and perhaps oldest, bridge in the park. This trail is good for any time of day or season. As the final stop along the loop road, Owachomo Bridge is the perfect conclusion to your visit at Natural Bridges National Monument.

Walk to the Sipapu Bridge Viewpoint

The Sipapu Bridge Viewpoint is your first introduction to the natural bridges – and what a great place to start! This viewpoint provides scenic views of the second largest natural bridge in the United States and the largest in the park. The viewpoint is just a few minutes drive from the visitor center.

Visitor Centers

  • Natural Bridges Visitor Center

Source: National Park Service.

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