Cameron Suspension Bridge

Cameron Suspension Bridge stretches about 680 feet across the Little Colorado River using steel cables and wooden decking for cyclists and pedestrians. The structure appears slender and open, with cables carrying the main load above the river.

The bridge was built in 1911 by the Midland Bridge Company under Bureau of Indian Affairs supervision. It was the longest suspension span west of the Mississippi River at that time.

The bridge links separate areas of Navajo territory and allows communities to travel across their traditional lands near the Grand Canyon. Today, it remains a physical connection that matters deeply to local residents.

The bridge is accessible year-round and offers good starting points at both ends for exploring the surrounding area. A visit combines well with a stop at the nearby Cameron Trading Post to see local goods and crafts.

Today the structure carries a natural gas pipeline, making it serve a dual purpose most visitors do not realize. It ranks among only two suspension bridges still standing across the entire state.

Location: Cameron

GPS coordinates: 35.87628,-111.41205

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03