Camp Randall Parking

Planning a trip to historic Camp Randall Stadium means dealing with one of the most unusual game day setups in college football. Because the stadium sits directly between residential streets and the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, parking here looks nothing like the sprawling suburban lots found at many other venues. Almost every surface lot and parking ramp right next to Camp Randall is strictly reserved for Badger Fund season donors. If you're visiting Madison for a single game, getting a handle on your options—from campus park-and-ride shuttles to private front yards—will make your arrival and departure go much smoother.

Where Can You Find Camp Randall Game Day Parking Lots Without a Season Permit?

Without a donor permit, your main university options for Wisconsin Badgers football parking are outer campus pay-on-arrival lots (Lot 60 and Lot 76) paired with a shuttle, or walking from ramps like Lot 46 and Lot 67. Looking past campus property, you will also find plenty of parking on lawns and driveways across the surrounding neighborhoods, at local schools like Blessed Sacrament and Edgewood High, or through reserved driveway listings on Prked.

What Are Camp Randall Parking Pass Prices on Game Day?

Single-game parking rates range from $5 at distant campus lots up to $60 for private driveways sitting right across from the stadium gates. Official UW–Madison pricing is $5 per car for first-come, first-served parking at outer lots (Lots 60 and 76), while parking ramps within walking distance (Lots 46 and 67) cost $20 on game days. Yard and driveway parking along Monroe Street, Regent Street, and Breese Terrace usually runs between $20 and $60 in cash, depending on the walk and the quality of the matchup.

University-operated pay-on-arrival lots accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express), but attendants cannot take cash. On the flip side, neighborhood yard parkers generally accept cash only, unless you book a private residential spot beforehand on Prked to lock in a confirmed price before heading over.

How Does the Bucky Shuttle Parking (Lot 60 & Lot 76) Work?

The Bucky Shuttle is an official game day bus service run by Wisconsin Athletics and GO Riteway. It transports fans parked in Lot 60 (801 Walnut Street on University Bay Drive), Lot 64 (Observatory Drive), and Lot 76 (2501 University Bay Drive) straight to the corner of North Breese Terrace and University Avenue.

Round-trip shuttle tickets are $10 per passenger regardless of age and must be bought online in advance through UW Athletics. Sales open at 10:00 a.m. on the Monday before each home game. Make sure to download the digital pass to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet before you get to campus, because drivers scan phones on board and do not sell physical tickets at the stop.

Buses run roughly every 15 minutes starting two hours before kickoff and keep going until one hour after the game ends. The old downtown loop serving city ramps was discontinued, so the shuttle now serves only the north and west campus university lots.

What Time Do Wisconsin Badgers Football Parking Lots Open?

UW–Madison game day lots open at 7:00 a.m. for morning and afternoon games, or at least six hours before kickoff for night games. Attendants show up early to scan donor passes and collect fees in public lanes. Popular cash yards and driveways in the Vilas neighborhood usually start parking cars four to five hours ahead of game time.

Where to Find Camp Randall Driveway Parking and Lawn Spaces

Private driveway spots and cash yard parking fill the residential streets right around the venue, especially across the Vilas and Dudgeon-Monroe neighborhoods along Monroe Street, Breese Terrace, Regent Street, Spooner Street, and Allen Street. Residents regularly turn their lawns, side yards, and driveways into temporary event parking.

A few local churches and schools in the neighborhood also open their lots to the public:

• Edgewood High School / Edgewood College: South of the stadium off Woodrow Street and Monroe Street, offering surface parking about 10 to 12 minutes away on foot.
• Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and School: Situated on Rowley Avenue and Hollister Avenue, offering a paved lot roughly 10 minutes west of Camp Randall.
• First Congregational United Church of Christ: Located at University Avenue and Breese Terrace, directly north of the stadium.

Keep tandem parking in mind if you choose a yard or driveway. Homeowners often stack cars three or four deep to fit as many as possible, which means you might have to wait for the drivers behind you to leave before you can get out.

Official Campus Lots vs. Neighborhood Driveways & Regent Street Parking

Choosing between campus parking structures and private neighborhood spots usually comes down to how far you want to walk and how fast you want to get out after the game. Parking in a driveway or picking a spot along Regent Street offers a few clear benefits over official facilities:

• Closer walking distance in Vilas and Dudgeon-Monroe: Streets directly south and west of the stadium—like Spooner, Allen, Prospect, Jefferson, and Adams—are just a 2- to 8-minute walk (0.1 to 0.4 miles) from the gates. That saves you the 1.5-mile walk from pay lots like Lot 60 and Lot 76 or waiting 30 to 45 minutes in line for the Bucky Shuttle.
• Skipping the garage exit lines: Leaving campus garages like Lot 46 or Lot 17 can leave you stuck for a long stretch while hundreds of cars feed into crowded routes like University Avenue and Campus Drive. Driveways let you pull directly onto quieter side streets instead.
• Faster routes to the highway: Parking near Monroe Street or west of Breese Terrace gives you a clear path out toward Speedway Road, Midvale Boulevard, and Fish Hatchery Road. Those connect straight to the US-12/18 Beltline and US-151, letting you steer clear of the heavy foot traffic and police closures on Regent Street.

Booking a spot in advance through Prked is an easy way to lock down a neighborhood space. You can check host reviews, make sure you get a spot where you won't be boxed in by tandem parkers, and pay through the app while knowing a local resident is watching over their property. Prked holds a 5.0/5 rating on Trustpilot across 750+ reviews and ranks #1 on the platform in both the Parking Garage and Parking Lot categories.

Can You Reserve Camp Randall Single Game Parking on SpotHero or ParkWhiz?

SpotHero and ParkWhiz generally do not have single-game parking options right around Camp Randall. The stadium is surrounded by residential homes to the south and west and university buildings to the north and east, so there are no big commercial parking garages in the immediate area.

Commercial garage apps only list spaces more than a mile away in downtown Madison. If you want a guaranteed spot closer to the stadium, your best bet is reserving residential spaces through platforms like Prked or checking single-game availability through the official UW Athletics ticket office.

Where Is Camp Randall ADA Accessible Parking Located?

Single-game accessible parking is available on levels 1 through 4 of Lot 17, the Engineering Drive Parking Ramp at 1525 Engineering Drive, just north of Camp Randall Stadium.

Because these spaces are limited, you have to buy them over the phone through the UW Athletic Ticket Office (608-262-1440 or 1-800-462-2343) starting at 8:30 a.m. on the Monday before each home game. You must show a state-issued disabled parking placard or plate. Keep in mind that Lot 17 has a height clearance limit of 8'2" at both entrances.

Free guest services golf carts run along North Breese Terrace to assist fans who need mobility help. Main golf cart pick-up spots include:

• The intersection of Breese Terrace and University Avenue
• Outside the southeast corner of the Lot 17 parking ramp
• The corner of Randall Avenue and Monroe Street

Where Can I Drop Off Someone with Mobility Issues Near Camp Randall?

There are two designated accessible drop-off areas near the stadium:

1. Little Street: Off Regent Street, just southeast of the stadium.
2. Old University Avenue & North Breese Terrace: At the northwest corner of the stadium grounds.

To get through the police barricades on closed approach roads, vehicles using these drop-off points must display a valid state-issued disability hangtag or license plate. Standard rideshare cars (Uber and Lyft) without disability credentials cannot pass the checkpoints and have to drop passengers off farther away, usually along Charter Street or University Avenue.

What Streets Close Around Camp Randall Stadium on Game Day?

Monroe Street and North Breese Terrace close to regular traffic up to five or six hours before kickoff for safety and security. Monroe Street shuts down from Regent Street to Randall Avenue, and North Breese Terrace closes between Regent Street and University Avenue.

After the game ends, Madison Police run rolling closures on Regent Street between Spooner Street and Randall Avenue to let the crowd of 75,000-plus clear out. Eastbound traffic on Regent gets rerouted toward Park Street, and westbound crossings stay blocked until the crowds thin out.

Can You Tailgate in Camp Randall Stadium Parking Lots?

Tailgating with grills, open flames, or large groups is not allowed inside any University of Wisconsin parking ramps, including Lot 17, Lot 46, Lot 67, and Lot 76. UW Transportation Services allows smaller tailgates only in specific surface lots, as long as your gear fits within your single stall and doesn't block the drive lanes.

Because campus tailgating space is so tight, pregame crowds usually gather at a few main spots off campus:

• Union South Badger Bash: Located at 1308 W. Dayton Street, a block north of the stadium. It features food vendors, outdoor seating, and live sets from the UW Marching Band and Spirit Squad.
• Regent Street Corridor: This stretch is lined with lively beer gardens and bars, including Jordan's Big 10 Pub, Sconnie Bar, and Lucky's 1313 Brew Pub.

Where Can You Find Free Street Parking Near Camp Randall?

Finding free street parking within a 15-minute walk of Camp Randall is almost impossible on game days. The City of Madison strictly enforces a two-hour parking limit on Saturdays throughout the Vilas, Dudgeon-Monroe, and Greenbush neighborhoods. Staying over two hours without a resident permit will get you a ticket.

You won't find unrestricted street parking until you get west of Midvale Boulevard or south of Drake Street near Wingra Park, which leaves you with a 25- to 35-minute walk (1.2 to 1.8 miles) to reach the gates.

Bicycle Corral, Biking Routes, and Alternative Transit Options

Madison is a great city for biking, and riding in is often the quickest way to skip post-game traffic. Wisconsin Athletics sets up a free, monitored Game Day Bike Corral right along the Southwest Commuter Path behind the UW Credit Union on Monroe Street.

The corral opens two hours before kickoff and stays open until one hour after the game wraps up. You will need to bring your own lock to secure your bike to the racks inside the corral. Madison BCycle electric bike share stations are also located at Union South, Engineering Hall, and 92 S. Breese Terrace.

A number of local taverns and supper clubs across Dane County also run private coach shuttles to Camp Randall. You can park at the bar, grab a bite, and ride straight to Regent Street.

How Bad Is Post-Game Traffic Leaving Camp Randall Stadium?

Traffic around Camp Randall is notoriously slow after games, and getting out of the immediate three-block area often takes 45 to 75 minutes. Madison sits on a narrow isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, forcing thousands of cars onto just a few east-west roads (University Avenue, Campus Drive, Johnson Street, and Regent Street).

A few tips to cut down your exit time:

• If you park in Vilas or near Monroe Street, head south down Commonwealth Avenue or Grant Street toward Drake Street and Fish Hatchery Road instead of trying to turn onto Regent.
• If you park in campus lots like Lot 60 or Lot 76, take University Bay Drive west to hop directly onto Campus Drive and US-12/14.
• Stick around inside the stadium to catch the band's "Fifth Quarter" show, or hang out at Union South for 45 minutes to let the biggest wave of cars clear out before you hit the road.