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B.B. Clarke Beach

Madison, WI

Permit Required

Tucked-away neighborhood beach with wooden pier, willow canopy, and intimate feel. Looks like a Northwoods hideaway five minutes from downtown.

B.B. Clarke Beach
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.