Best Beaches in Wisconsin 2026

Your complete guide to the top 77 beaches in Wisconsin

Wisconsin offers 77 incredible beaches, from Atlantic and Pacific coastlines to secluded coves. Whether you're looking for family fun, world-class surfing, or peaceful relaxation, we've researched every beach to help you find your perfect destination.

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  1. Apostle Islands
  2. Point Beach State Forest
  3. Whitefish Dunes
  4. Bernhard Point (Madeline Island)
  5. Big Bay Town Park
  6. Big Eau Pleine Reservoir
  7. Black River State Forest
  8. Boulder Lake
  9. Bradford Beach
  10. Bradford Beach (Milwaukee)

4. Bernhard Point (Madeline Island)

Bernhard Point (Madeline Island)

Discover Bernhard Point (Madeline Island), a popular spot in Wisconsin's Midwest. Perfect for a day of lake fun.

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6. Big Eau Pleine Reservoir

Big Eau Pleine Reservoir

Discover the refreshing reservoir waters of Big Eau Pleine Reservoir in Wisconsin. Perfect for swimming, kayaking, and family fun.

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7. Black River State Forest

Black River State Forest

Discover the refreshing river waters of Black River State Forest in Wisconsin. Perfect for swimming and outdoor recreation.

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8. Boulder Lake

Boulder Lake

Discover the refreshing lake waters of Boulder Lake in Wisconsin. Perfect for swimming, kayaking, and family fun.

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10. Bradford Beach (Milwaukee)

Bradford Beach (Milwaukee)

Discover Bradford Beach (Milwaukee), a hidden gem in Wisconsin. Perfect for sandy beach enthusiasts looking for a lake escape.

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More Wisconsin Beaches

Bear Island • Bernhard Point (Madeline Island) • Bernie's Beach Park • Big Bay Town Park • Big Eau Pleine Reservoir • Black River State Forest • Boulder Lake • Bradford Beach • Bradford Beach (Milwaukee) • Brittingham Beach • Brule River State Forest • Carol Beach • Carol Beach / Prairie Shores Beach • Castle Rock Lake • Chippewa Flowage • Chippewa River Beach • Crescent Beach Boardwalk • Devil's Lake South Shore • Devil's Lake State Park (2nd Beach) • Devil's Lake State Park (South Beach) • Eau Claire River Beach • Elroy-Sparta State Trail Beach • Esther Beach Park • Fireman's Park Beach • Flambeau River State Forest • Fox River Beach (WI) • Frost Woods Beach • Grant Park Beach • Haines Beach • Harrington Beach State Park • Lake Delton • Lake Geneva (Riviera Beach) • Lake Minocqua • Lake Namekagon • Lake Wissota State Park • McKinley Beach • Menominee River Beach • Meyers Beach • Mirror Lake State Park • Namekagon River Beach • Neshotah Park • Nicolet Beach • North Beach (Racine) • North Beach Racine • Oconto River Beach • Pebble Beach • Peshtigo River Beach • Petenwell Lake • Point Beach State Forest • Racine North Beach • Red Cedar River Beach • Riviera Beach • Sand Bay Town Park & Beach • Schluter Beach • Simmons Island Beach • Sister Bay Beach • South Shore Beach • Spring Harbor Beach • Spring Harbor Beach Park • St. Croix River Beach • Stockton Island • Tenney Park Beach • Vilas Park Beach • Warner Park Beach • Whitefish Dunes • Wolf River Beach • Wyalusing State Park Beach

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