Outdoors
Scenic viewpoints near Madison
15 named scenic viewpoints within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Scenic viewpoints within 37 mi
15
Closest
0.8 mi
Progress Point
Within 10 miles
7
Map
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All scenic viewpoints, nearest first
- 0.8miProgress Point
- 1.3miObservatory Hill Overlook
- 1.9miPicnic Point
- 2.7miFrautschi (Second) Point
- 2.9miBooth Courtenay Memorial Overlook
- 3.1miSunset Point
- 5.6miSaban's Viewpoint
- 15.4miLower Overlook
- 15.6miCarriage Road View
- 17.1miFarmstead Vista Knoll
- 21.1miJohn Muir View
- 23.6miEast Observation Tower
- 24.1miWest Observation Tower
- 31miOak Tree Overlook
- 33.4miPrairie Overlook
Straight-line distance from the center of Madison; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Views are clearest and warmest in the hour after sunrise and before sunset; haze builds through the afternoon.
Cliff edges crumble, especially after rain. Keep kids and dogs back from unfenced drop-offs.
Some overlooks sit on park roads that close at dusk or in winter.
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Questions
What is the closest scenic viewpoint to Madison?
Progress Point, about 0.8 miles from the center of Madison.
How many scenic viewpoints are near Madison?
15 named scenic viewpoints are within 37 miles, 7 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.