We admit, the beaches in Wisconsin are not as famous as, say, those in Florida. People don't usually think of sunscreen and swimsuits when they think of the Badger state. But in the midst of all that farmland, we've actually got some pretty nice places to swim in Wisconsin, believe it or not! They may only be temperate a few months of the year, but these hidden beaches in Wisconsin are loads of fun on a warm day.

1. North Beach (Racine)

North Beach is a beautiful 50-acre lot with 2,500 feet of shoreline alongside Lake Michigan. There are volleyball courts, a playground, and during the summer, they offer live music. The City of Racine website has more information on events.

2. Kohler-Andrae State Park (Sheboygan)

This is actually two state parks, but since they are adjacent to one another, they are managed as one. There's 2.5 miles of shoreline alongside Lake Michigan and there's even campsites if you decide to spend the night by the shore! For more information, check out the Wisconsin DNR page.

3. School House Beach (Washington Island)

School House Beach is one of just five sand-less beaches in the entire world. The shore is instead made up of limestone rocks. The beach gets its name from a school house that used to be nearby. The Door County website has a little more information.

4. Big Bay Beach (Madeline Island)

Big Bay Beach is located on the eastern side of Madeline Island, the largest in the Apostle Islands archipelago. The beach features four miles of shoreline along Lake Superior and even has a one mile boardwalk! The Wisconsin DNR page has more information.

5. Pettibone Beach (La Crosse)

Interestingly, Pettibone Beach was actually once part of Minnesota, but it's now considered La Crosse property. The beach is popular with fishermen and also has trails and volleyball courts. Check out the La Crosse website for rules and regulations.

6. Whitefish Dunes State Park (Sturgeon Bay)

At over 867 acres, Whitefish Dunes is one of the larger parks on this list. As the name suggests, it contains the famous sand dunes that reside along Lake Michigan's western coast. The area is popular with kayakers. Have a look at the Wisconsin DNR page for more information.

7. Rock Island State Park (Washington)

Rock Island is interesting because no vehicles are allowed here! Visitors must access the park via ferry. The park is home to the Pottawatomie Lighthouse and many hiking trails. Check out the Have a look at the Wisconsin DNR page for more information.

8. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Ashland County/Bayfield County)

This one's kind of cheating, as there are actually 21 islands in this chain! The islands are all set within Lake Superior. Among them are nine lighthouses and many miles of shore. Camping, hiking, and scuba diving are all very popular in the islands. National Park Service page has information on closures.

9. Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva is perhaps best known for its many historic mansions. Wealthy Chicagoans were known to have homes there in the 19th century. The Visit Lake Geneva site has lots of beautiful photos.

10. Newport State Park (Ellison Bay)

Newport State Park is Wisconsin's only wilderness-designated state park. The park lies at the tip of Door Peninsula and contains 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. The Wisconsin DNR website has more information.

11. Lion's Den Gorge (Grafton)

Lion's Den Gorge is a 73-acre park offering bluff lookouts over Lake Michigan. The park is sometimes closed for deer hunts, so make sure to check the county website before heading out.

12. Pallette Lake (Vilas County)

Pallette Lake is a 180-acre lake that's very popular for fishing. The Wisconsin DNR page has more information.

13. Altoona Beach (Eau Claire)

Altoona Beach is a small park offering canoeing, a boat landing, volleyball courts, and water skiing. Be aware, the beach does have an admission fee. Find out more information from the Wisconsin DNR.

Bet you didn't know there were so many places to swim in Wisconsin!

What's your favorite of all the beaches in Wisconsin? Tell us your experiences in the comments!