Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Natural Bridge State Park has a natural sandstone arch created by the eroding effects of wind and water. The bridge opening is 25 feet high by 35 feet wide. This weathered formation was missed by the glaciers during the last Ice Age. Near the bridge is a rock shelter used by native people when the glacier was melting, 11,000 years ago. The park is for day use only.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Natural Bridge State Park?
It depends on what you came for. Fall color is best in October, cross-country skiing in January–February, snowshoeing in January–February and hunting in November.
What can you do at Natural Bridge State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking and hunting. Summer (June–August): hiking. Fall (September–November): hiking, fall color and hunting.
Do you need a state park sticker at Natural Bridge State Park?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Natural Bridge State Park needs a Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker, daily or annual (from $13 a day with Wisconsin plates). Our Pass page has every price and which one to buy.
What state parks and trails are near Natural Bridge State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area (8 mi), Great Sauk State Trail (9 mi) and Devil's Lake State Park (12 mi).
Good for
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is required.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
- Address: E7792 Cty. Rd. C North Freedom, WI 53913
- Phone: 608-356-8301
Nearby
- Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area (8 mi)
- Great Sauk State Trail (9 mi)
- Devil's Lake State Park (12 mi)
- Tower Hill State Park (15 mi)
- Mirror Lake State Park (16 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.