Natural Bridge State Park

Natural Bridge State Park This Historic Landmark stands 200 feet tall over a limestone gorge and is surrounded by forests, meadows, karst terrain and mountain vistas. Vulgar language. B.

Enjoy a visitor center, hiking trails, disc golf trail, group campsites and astronomy at this Dark Sky Park. DCR's social media activities are intended to present agency matters of public interest to clients, businesses and visitors. DCR encourages users to submit questions and comments but asks users to remain civil and on topic.

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✨ We're hiring! ✨ Come join our team as a contact ranger. This ranger serves as the first point of contact for visitors ...
08/19/2026

✨ We're hiring! ✨ Come join our team as a contact ranger. This ranger serves as the first point of contact for visitors at the visitor center, trail store and outpost cafe.

Here's what you'll be doing:
​​▪️ Collecting entrance fees
​​▪️ R​​egistering campers
​​▪️ Providing information about the park
​​▪️ Assisting with food preparation
​​▪️ Offering guidance and orientation regarding local activities and attractions
​​▪️ Processing gift shop merchandise
​​▪️ Keeping visitor center and trail store stocked
​​▪️ Developing park promotional displays

Apply today! https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs?j=2026-06-22-14-48-53-030790-3yx

✨ Illumination of the Bridge returns later this month. Come see for yourself the sight that has drawn people out to the ...
08/12/2026

✨ Illumination of the Bridge returns later this month. Come see for yourself the sight that has drawn people out to the park at night for over 99 years, time and time again.

📅 Date: Saturday, Aug. 29
🕗 Time: 8-10 p.m.
🎟️ Cost: Ages 3‐12: $6; Ages 13 and up: $9
🥾 The trail beyond the Natural Bridge will be closed
🌧️ For cancellation information, click the link below or call 540-291-1326
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-30-16-42-07-790518-63v

Illumination of the Bridge is held on the last Saturday night of every month (plus holiday weekends), through October.

Our summer Park After Dark programs are coming to an end soon. Register for one of these ranger-led adventures today!Lan...
08/10/2026

Our summer Park After Dark programs are coming to an end soon. Register for one of these ranger-led adventures today!

Lantern Tour of the Natural Bridge
💡 Follow a guide along the trail to the Natural Bridge and uncover stories from its past, all by lantern light.
🎟️ $7 for adults (13+), $4 for children (12 and younger)
📅 Thursdays in August and Sept. 3

Night Hike
🌑 This moderate 1.25-mile hike will give you a chance to encounter owls, lightning bugs, shooting stars and the moonlit silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
🎟️ $3 per person
📅 Aug. 22

Sunset Wagon Ride
🌄 Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this haywagon ride.
🎟️ $3 per person
📅 Aug. 14, 21, 28
📅 Sept. 4

⚠️ Pre-registration and payment is required for all programs. To learn more, please go to www.virginiastateparks.gov/naturalbridge-events.

Come watch the Perseids Meteor Shower at an International Dark Sky Park! 🌠 We offer exceptionally dark skies, making us ...
08/07/2026

Come watch the Perseids Meteor Shower at an International Dark Sky Park! 🌠 We offer exceptionally dark skies, making us the perfect spot to view this popular shower, which can produce 30 to 50 meteors an hour at its peak.

📅 Aug. 15
🕛 9-11 p.m.
📍 Skyline Trailhead
🎟️ $5 parking fee, unless you have an annual pass
🌦️ This program is weather-dependent. Check the event listing for cancellation information.
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-30-12-05-27-208491-53e

A 10-minute hike is required to reach the viewing location. A wagon is available for visitors who need assistance; however, pre-registration and payment are required by calling 540-254-0795.

Looking for a quiet, back‑to‑nature camping experience? ⛺ Our Blue Hollow Campground is open year-round and ready for yo...
08/06/2026

Looking for a quiet, back‑to‑nature camping experience? ⛺ Our Blue Hollow Campground is open year-round and ready for your next adventure!

This primitive campground offers:
🔹 Three group tent sites
🔹 A private picnic shelter and fire pit
🔹 Centrally located portable restrooms
🔹 A peaceful, unplugged atmosphere near the Children's Discovery Area

Please note: Blue Hollow is a tent‑only campground. There are no electric or water hookups, and RVs or trailers cannot access the campsites, making it perfect for campers who love simplicity and solitude.

Make your reservation today at https://reservevaparks.com/.

Have you registered for one of our Park After Dark programs yet? 🌠 You don't want to miss these special ranger-led adven...
07/27/2026

Have you registered for one of our Park After Dark programs yet? 🌠 You don't want to miss these special ranger-led adventures.

⚠️ Pre-registration and payment is required for all programs.

Lantern Tour of the Natural Bridge
💡 Follow a guide along the trail to the Natural Bridge and uncover stories from its past, all by lantern light.
🎟️ $7 for adults (13+), $4 for children (12 and younger)
📅 Thursdays in July and August, and Sept. 3

Night Hike
🌑 This moderate 1.25-mile hike will give you a chance to encounter owls, lightning bugs, shooting stars and the moonlit silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
🎟️ $3 per person
📅 Aug. 1, 8, 22

Sunset Wagon Ride
🌄 Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this haywagon ride.
🎟️ $3 per person
📅 July 31
📅 Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28
📅 Sept. 4

To learn more, please go to www.virginiastateparks.gov/naturalbridge-events.

‼️ If you spot a fawn alone at the park, please don’t approach, touch or move it. It’s completely normal for mother deer...
07/22/2026

‼️ If you spot a fawn alone at the park, please don’t approach, touch or move it. It’s completely normal for mother deer to leave their young hidden while they forage, and human interference can actually put the fawn at risk.

If you’re concerned, observe from a distance and report the sighting to a park ranger.

Let’s help keep Virginia’s wildlife safe by giving them space. 🦌💚

Learn more: https://dwr.virginia.gov/blog/if-you-find-a-fawn-leave-it-alone/

✨ We hope you'll join us this weekend for Illumination of the Bridge. Come see for yourself the sight that has drawn peo...
07/20/2026

✨ We hope you'll join us this weekend for Illumination of the Bridge. Come see for yourself the sight that has drawn people out to the park at night for over 99 years, time and time again.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 25
🕗 Time: 8-10 p.m.
🎟️ Cost: Ages 3‐12: $6; Ages 13 and up: $9
🌧️ For cancellation information, click the link below or call 540-291-1326
ℹ️ https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-01-30-16-42-07-769778-byk

Illumination of the Bridge is held on the last Saturday night of every month (plus holiday weekends), through October.

Have you registered for one of our Park After Dark programs yet? 🌠 You don't want to miss these special ranger-led adven...
07/13/2026

Have you registered for one of our Park After Dark programs yet? 🌠 You don't want to miss these special ranger-led adventures.

⚠️ Pre-registration and payment is required for all programs.

Lantern Tour of the Natural Bridge
💡 Follow a guide along the trail to the Natural Bridge and uncover stories from its past, all by lantern light.
🎟️ $7 for adults (13+), $4 for children (12 and younger)
📅 Thursdays in July and August, and Sept. 3

Lookin' for Lightning Bugs Sunset Walk
🌄 Join park rangers on a family-friendly walk on the Skyline Trail to see the sun set over the mountains and watch lightning bugs glow in the meadows below.
🎟️ $3 per person
📅 July 17

Night Hike
🌑 This moderate 1.25-mile hike will give you a chance to encounter owls, lightning bugs, shooting stars and the moonlit silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
🎟️ $3 per person
📅 July 18
📅 Aug. 1, 8, 22

Sunset Wagon Ride
🌄 Watch the last traces of daylight strike the Blue Ridge Mountains on this haywagon ride.
🎟️ $3 per person
📅 July 24, 31
📅 Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28
📅 Sept. 4

To learn more, please go to www.virginiastateparks.gov/naturalbridge-events.

Address

6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA
24578

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

+15402911326

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