Outdoors
Beaches near Madison
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
0.5 mi
James Madison Beach
Within 10 miles
19
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 0.5miJames Madison Beachsand
- 0.8miB B Clarke Beach
- 0.9miBrittingham Beachgrass
- 1.3miBernies Beach
- 1.4miTenney Beach
- 1.4miOlin Beachsand
- 1.8miVilas Beach
- 1.8miVilas Park Beachsand
- 1.8miWillow Beachsand
- 2.1miCircle Bench
- 2.3miEsther Beachsand
- 2.6miSchluter Beachsand
- 2.7miFrost Woods Beach
- 2.9miOlbrich Beachsand
- 3.6miWarner Beach
- 3.7miWarner Park Beachsand
- 4.3miSpring Harbor Beachsand
- 4.7miIndianola Beachsand
- 5.1miMarshall Beach
- 10.2miFireman's Beachsand
- 11.1miLa Follette Beach
- 14.2miTroll Beachsand
- 21.9miOkee Beachfine_sand
- 28.3miSwimming Beachsand
- 28.9miSouth Shore Beachsand
- 30miNorth Shore Beachsand
- 33.3miSilver Lake Beach
- 33.8miLions Beach
- 35.8miTwin Valley Beach
- 36.7miCox Hollow Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of Madison; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Madison?
James Madison Beach, about 0.5 miles from the center of Madison.
How many beaches are near Madison?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 19 of them within 10 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.