Recreation
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Recreation
The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail, in Iowa and Dane counties, connects Dodgeville and Madison by way of an 1855 military route between Verona and Dodgeville. The trail runs along the southern borders of Governor Dodge and Blue Mound state parks…
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Basic Information
Trail factsRail trail: YesLength: 40 milesSurface: Asphalt - 2.5 miles; Crushed stone - 37.5 milesCounties: Dane, IowaCommunities: Dodgeville, Ridgeway, Barneveld, Blue Mounds, Mount Horeb, Klevenville, Riley, Verona, FitchburgHoursThe trail is open…
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Motorized Recreation
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Off-highway motorcycles (OHMs) There are nearly 6.5 miles of ATV trails and nearly 8 miles of off-highway motorcycle trails at the property. The availability of the trails is determined on a daily basis. Always…
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Fishing
The accessible fishing pier and walkway at the Urban Fishing Pond are open. Shore fishing is available on Wolf Lake and at the urban fishing pond. Wisconsin fishing licenses are required.
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Hunting
Richard Bong State Recreation Area is designated a Managed Hunt property. A $1 daily Managed Hunt Permit is required to hunt all species except pheasant. The permit may be purchased at the entrance station when open. At all other times, the…
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Winter Recreation
Cross-country skiing, sledding and ice fishing are favorite winter sports. Trails are not groomed for cross-country skiing. Classic skiing is allowed on all trails and trail passes are not required. Snowshoeing is allowed north of Highway BB and off…
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Water Recreation
Swimming There is a 200-foot beach at Wolf Lake. Also, a beach access mat is there to provide a stable surface for walking and the use of mobility devices. Boating, canoeing and kayaking There is a boat launch and boarding pier (electric motors…
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Biking
Off-road biking trails are available on the trails north of Highway 142. Trails north of Highway 142 You may hike, ski or bike (non-motorized bikes) on these northern trails. Bike riders 16 years of age and older need a state trail pass. Dogs…
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Special Use Zone
Richard Bong Special Use Zone (SUZ) Calendar 2025Richard Bong offers an area where visitors may fly model airplanes, rockets, hang gliders and hot air balloons. Richard Bong also has space to train both hunting and sled dogs, train falcons, ride all…