Top 3 Climbing Gyms of Wisconsin

In 2024, Bouldering with Joel conducted a survey of over 2,100 public reviews in order to determine the best climbing gyms of Wisconsin. Through this survey, we were able to find the top 3 climbing gyms of the state. Want to learn about the gyms that didn’t quite make the list? You can read all about them in our article “Find a Climbing Gym in Wisconsin“.

3. Boulders Climbing Gym (East) – Madison, Wisconsin

The East location of the Boulders Climbing Gym can be found at 3964 Commercial Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. Over 380 public reviews found this rock climbing gym to have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, D B, wrote “Absolutely fantastic routesetters and projects to try.”.

Some features of this rock gym include over 8,000 square feet of climbing space, a gear shop, general fitness equipment, campus boards, hang boards, free wi-fi and more.

Pricing for this climbing gym are as follows: $25 for a day pass, $225 for a 10 Punch Pass and $99 (plus a $40 initiation fee) for a monthly membership. Discounts are available for students and military.

Some benefits of opting for a membership over a day or punch pass include access to both Boulders Climbing Gym locations, access to members only climb times, a 10% discount in the gear shop, half off most classes, half off private instruction, one free guest pass per month, and more.

2. Adventure Rock – Brookfield, Wisconsin

The Brookfield location of Adventure Rock can be found at 21250 West Capitol Drive. Nearly 470 public reviews found this rock climbing gym to have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Reviewer Jeremy Miller wrote “Great spot to fall in love with climbing.”.

A few amenities of this rock gym include lead climbing stations, bouldering walls, climbing instruction, yoga and more.

Rates for this climbing gym are as follows: $20 for a day pass, $175 for a 10 Punch Pass and $72 (plus a $97 initiation fee) for a monthly membership. If you are a student or a military member, be sure to ask about what discounts are available to you.

1. Adventure Rock (Milwaukee) – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Milwaukee location of Adventure Rock can be found at 2220 North Commerce Street. Nearly 670 public reviews found this rock gym to have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. One reviewer, Debra Hardy, wrote “I’ve been climbing at least twice a week for two months now, and it has been such a positive experience.”.

Some amenities of this climbing gym are bouldering walls, lead climbing stations, climbing instruction, yoga classes, fitness instruction and more.

Prices for the Milwaukee location of Adventure Rock are as follows: $20 for a day pass, $175 for a 10 Punch Pass and $72 (plus a $97 initiation fee) for a monthly membership. Reduced rates are available for students and military members.