The hiking trails are not well marked but the natural bridge is easy to find. Natural bridge state park is a 530 acre 214 ha state park of wisconsin united states featuring wisconsin s largest natural arch directly beneath the arch is the raddatz rockshelter a rock shelter once used by paleo indians and now listed on the national register of historic places the park is located southwest of baraboo between the unincorporated communities of leland and denzer in the.
Natural bridge and rockshelter contains the largest natural bridge known in wisconsin created by wind erosion and weathering of the sandstone.
Natural bridge state park wisconsin. We arrived at this state park and found that we were the only people in the parking lot. This weathered formation was missed by the glaciers during the last ice age. Our staff of professional naturalists is available year round to provide interpretive programs for groups of all sizes and ages from school groups to seniors scouts to corporate outings.
The arch measures 25 feet in width and 15 feet in height on its inside dimensions. Natural bridge state park was established in 1973. For more information call 608 356 8301.
You can also visit the wisconsin department of natural resources website. Natural bridge state park has a natural sandstone arch created by the eroding effects of wind and water. Natural bridge parking overlook other state land 0 1000 ft.
The opening in the bridge is 25 feet high by 35 feet wide. Natural bridge state resort park offers more than just a fun family vacation. The bridge opening is 25 feet high by 35 feet wide.
Natural bridge state park is a 530 acre 214 ha state park of wisconsin united states featuring wisconsin s largest natural arch directly beneath the arch is the raddatz rockshelter a rock shelter once used by paleo indians and now listed on the national register of historic places the park is located southwest of baraboo between the unincorporated communities of leland and denzer in the. The 37th state park was dedicated on september 24 2016 and was listed on the national register of historic places as a national historic landmark in 1988 the 215 foot tall natural bridge is a limestone gorge carved out by cedar creek. Baraboo hills state recreation area 11 12 78 60 122 c c c natural bridge state park leland denzer devil s lake state park denzer 2 miles leland 3 4 miles baraboo sauk city whitetail hiking trail indian moccasin natural nature trail bridge natural bridge state park.
State highway c is closed off of route 12 but we used waze to find our way around the detour. Natural bridge and rockshelter state natural area is located within natural bridge state park. Near the bridge is a rock shelter used by native people when the glacier was melting 11 000 years ago.
The top of the arch stands about 35 feet tall. The main attraction of the park is the large sandstone arch or bridge. Natural bridge state park is open year round from 6 a m.
It totals about 530 acres including a 60 acre scientific area.
