B.B. Clarke Beach
Madison, WI
Tucked-away neighborhood beach with wooden pier, willow canopy, and intimate feel. Looks like a Northwoods hideaway five minutes from downtown.
Permit Information
Status
Permit required
Cost
Free
Details
Small sessions OK.
Rules & Restrictions
No tripods blocking walkway. Limited parking; come early.
Best Times to Shoot
Best Times: Sunset for soft lake glow. Early morning → mist over Monona.
Insider Tips
Short pier perfect for symmetry compositions. Nearby Yahara Place Park = bonus greenery. Great quiet alternative to Law Park.