Picnic Point Beach House
A forgotten beach house on Picnic Point, designed to resemble a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece, overlooking a secluded beach on Lake Mendota.

πŸ“œ A serene beach house, mistakenly believed to be a Frank Lloyd Wright design, sits next to a hidden beach.
πŸ” Built in 1968, it never opened as intended due to an algae bloom and is now used for storage.

Why Go

🀫 Discover a secluded beach without crowds
🚢 Enjoy a small hike to an overlooked gem
🏞️ Offers lovely views of Lake Mendota
πŸ§— Climb small bluffs near the beach

Why Avoid

🚫 Building is for storage, not public access
🎨 May have graffiti

Tips

πŸ“ Located on a side trail, take the first left after the grassy area from 2000 University Bay Drive.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Check the Lakeshore Preserve website for maps.
🏊 Great for a swim or picnic.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Access via Picnic Point gate at 2000 University Bay Drive.

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