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Natural Bridge State Park

Natural Bridge, VA

Nature

A 215-foot limestone arch over Cedar Creek that Thomas Jefferson once owned.

Nearest town
Natural Bridge, VA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
37.6283, -79.5445

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Natural Bridge / Lexington KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    4 mi from Natural Bridge State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
  • Peaks of Otter CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Natural Bridge State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
  • Whispering Pines CampgroundCampsite
    21 mi from Natural Bridge State Park · 23 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • White Oak CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Natural Bridge State Park · 31 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • Lakeside CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Natural Bridge State Park · 19 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • Beaver Dam CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Natural Bridge State Park · 14 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed

All campsites in Virginia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Natural Bridge State Park?

Natural Bridge State Park is in Natural Bridge, VA, at GPS 37.6283, -79.5445. It is about 27 mi from Lynchburg.

Can you camp near Natural Bridge State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tent Camping, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Natural Bridge State Park?

Natural Bridge State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Blue Ridge Parkway, end to end.

What is there to see near Natural Bridge State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lexington Historic Downtown (12 mi), Peaks of Otter (13 mi), Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (25 mi) and Humpback Rocks (42 mi).

When is the best time to visit Natural Bridge State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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