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UW-Madison Arboretum

Madison, WI

Permit Varies

1,200 acres of diverse landscapes. Winding trails through tall trees, prairie meadows, Curtis Prairie in golden hour, secluded forest clearings. Romantic without trying too hard.

Permit Information

Status

Permit requirements vary - see details

Cost

Free for small sessions

Details

No permit needed for personal/small portrait sessions. Permit required for commercial shoots or weddings. Email: arboretum@wisc.edu or call (608) 263-7888.

Rules & Restrictions

Trails close at dusk. If you're shooting sunset, you need to hustle out before they lock the gates. Security WILL find you.

Best Times to Shoot

Best Times: Spring: April-May (wildflowers, fresh green). Fall: Late September-October (fall colors peak). Golden hour: 1 hour before sunset (prairie glows). Avoid: Midday summer (harsh light, buggy).

Insider Tips

Curtis Prairie (southwest section) = best sunset light. Longenecker Horticultural Gardens = manicured, less "wild" look. Free parking at multiple trailheads. Bug spray in summer is NON-NEGOTIABLE.