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Picnic Areas and Shelters
There are four different picnic areas at the property. All picnic areas have accessible picnic tables. Near the swimming beach, there is playground equipment and volleyball nets. There are six reservable shelters and an amphitheater available for…
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Camping
There are two family (modern) campgrounds with a total of 217 campsites, 54 with electric hookups. Six group campsites can accommodate 225 campers. There is also a cabin designed specifically for people with disabilities.ReservationsCamping…
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Nature
The recreation area encompasses 4,515 acres of rolling grassland, savanna, wetlands and scattered woodland. Nature is on display all around, constantly changing with the season. A spring woodland hike will yield the first blooms of the year—white…
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Molinaro Visitor Center and Nature Explore Classroom
The Molinaro Visitor Center is a great place to start your park adventure. Hands-on exhibits introduce you to the nature and history of the recreation area. Discover who Richard Bong was and why the park is named for him. View live animals. Crawl…
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Conditions
Property Notice:An International Dog Training Event will be taking place at the Special Use Zone (SUZ) Area at Richard Bong State Recreation Area, May 23-27, 2025. This event overlaps with Memorial Day weekend. The SUZ will be closed for the event…
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Recreation
Richard Bong State Recreation Area provides a variety of recreation opportunities. View the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities available at this property. Accessibility Richard Bong State Recreation Area offers…
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Maps
Richard Bong State Recreation Area map [PDF] Richard Bong State Recreation Area Horse Trails map [PDF] Sunrise Campground map [PDF] Sunset Campground map [PDF]
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Biking
About eight miles of off-road bike trails wind through the park. Parking for the trails is available in Parking Lot 1 near the picnic areas along the shoreline. Visitors can also bike on any of the park's roads.
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Fishing
There is a fish cleaning station at the boat launch. Anglers 16 years or older must have a valid Wisconsin fishing license. Anglers of any age may check out basic fishing equipment free of charge at the park office. This equipment was donated by…