Bradford Beach
4.5★ · 2,052 Google ratings, Wisconsin
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away · about 580 spaces · free · fills up
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Free
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 5% of 41 over the limit · 2025
Map of Bradford Beach
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1Restrooms175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2016–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Expect cold water through June
Lake Michigan stays freezing until July, though visitors say you acclimate quickly and it feels refreshing.
Visit off-season for quiet time
Fall and winter bring far fewer crowds, spectacular ice formations, and abundant sea glass for collectors.
Volleyball courts and bars dominate
Three tiki bars and a dozen volleyball courts make this beach centered on active sports and socializing rather than swimming.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early on sunny weekends
Parking fills quickly on nice days, with visitors recommending arrival before 10am or biking instead.
Check conditions after rain
Biting flies become intense following rainfall, though they diminish if you stay in motion.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · overcast
Waves
0.5 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SE
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:02 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Wisconsin 53211
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Bradford Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Bradford Beach?
90 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Bradford Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
