Wisconsin has many dog-friendly beaches for you and your pup to explore. Several of the beaches on our list are in state parks, so the fun doesn’t have to end after you dry off! Stay for hiking, fishing, camping, or a picnic. We’ve also scouted out some of the top pet-friendly urban beaches. Here are eight Wisconsin beaches to consider the next time you and your dog want to go for a waterfront walk.
The 8 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Wisconsin
1. Brunet Island State Park
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍 23125 255th St, Cornell, WI 54732 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. all year |
| 💲 Cost: | Free, but you’ll need a Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker |
| 🐕 Off-Leash: | Only in designated pet swim areas |
2. Warner Park
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍 2930 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. all year |
| 💲 Cost: | Free |
| 🐕 Off-Leash: | Yes, in designated areas |
3. Governor Dodge State Park
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍 4175 WI-23, Dodgeville, WI 53533 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. all year |
| 💲 Cost: | Free, but you’ll need a Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker |
| 🐕 Off-Leash: |
Only to go swimming |
4. Newport State Park Beach
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍 407-381 Newport Park Rd, Ellison Bay, WI 54210 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. all year |
| 💲 Cost: | Free, but you’ll need a Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker |
| 🐕 Off-Leash: | Yes, in designated locations |
5. Whitefish Dunes State Park
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍 3275 Clarks Lake Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 6 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| 💲 Cost: | Free, but you’ll need a Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker |
| 🐕 Off-Leash: | No |
6. Point Beach State Forest
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍 9400 County Highway O, Two Rivers, WI 54241 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 6 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| 💲 Cost: | Free, but you’ll need a Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker |
| 🐕 Off-Leash: | No |
7. North Beach
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍 100 Kewaunee St, Racine, WI 53403 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 6 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| 💲 Cost: | Free |
| 🐕 Off-Leash: | No |
8. Kohler-Andrae State Park
| 🗺️ Address: | 📍 1020 Beach Park Lane, Sheboygan, WI 53081 |
| 🕐 Open Times: | 6 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| 💲 Cost: | Free, but you’ll need a Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker |
| 🐕 Off-Leash: | No |
Conclusion
Wisconsin’s abundance of lakes and Lake Michigan’s shoreline offer plenty of recreational opportunities for you and your dog. You’ll see from our list that off-leash beach areas are the exception, not the rule, in Wisconsin. When in doubt, keep your dog on a leash when visiting beaches.
See also:
- Top 14 Dog-Friendly Beaches in Georgia: Off-Leash & On-Leash Places to Go
- 10 Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Wisconsin
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