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Pettibone Beach
4.5★ · 22 Google ratings · La Crosse, Wisconsin
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 110 ft away
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 475 yd away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
200 yd of shoreline
Sand
160 ft from the water to the back
Map of Pettibone Beach
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1Parking110 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best for older children and adults
Shallow water near shore and grassy areas work well for families, though one reviewer notes the swimming area.
Expect a lively, well-used spot
The beach draws consistent crowds and offers volleyball courts, boat rentals, and picnic areas along a scenic river location.
Parking is reliable and free
Multiple visitors confirm adequate parking availability, with no reports of parking shortages even during visits.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive already dressed for swimming
Multiple visitors report that changing rooms are poorly maintained, so plan to wear your swimsuit under your clothes.
Bring water shoes for the beach
Reviewers warn of hazardous litter scattered in the sand, making footwear necessary to avoid injury.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · clear
Wind
8 mph from the S
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Aug 25, 5:02 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 La Crosse, WI 54601
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 225 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 475 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Pettibone Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Pettibone Beach?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Pettibone Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 475 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
