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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…
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Hunting
Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas, as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…
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Nature
Cliffs rising up from the waters of Sturgeon Bay are part of a geologic formation known as the Niagara Escarpment. You may see deer grazing on the bluff and hawks soaring overhead. The bluff at Potawatomi was once valued for the stone it provided…