• Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
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Richard Bong State Recreation Area

(262) 878-5600

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Year round naturalist activities.

Located 9 miles west of I-94 on Hwy. 142 (One mile west of Hwy. 75). 4,515 acres. Almost 30 miles of trails for biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and horseback riding. Home to the only ATV trail (about 9 miles) in SE Wisconsin consisting of three connected loops. Also year round naturalist activities, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, hunting areas, nature center and a lake for boating, fishing and swimming. Camp sites (217) with some electrical, flush toilets, showers and a new handicapped accessible cabin. Vehicle admission fee.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area program: Nature Ramble

May 19, 2012

Put on your explorer boots and join us to see what is blooming, flying, crawling or creeping at the park. Be prepared to be adventurous! Meet at the Trailhead. Vehicle admission sticker is required: $7 per day, Wisconsin residents / $10 non-residents. Annual sticker also available.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area programs: Family Nature Faire and Free Fishing

June 3, 2012

Meet at Shelter #3 at the Beach for the Family Nature Faire. Enjoy family fun! Food, raffles, live animals, art and nature booths plus much more! This is a fundraiser sponsored by the Bong Naturalist Association. Free admission. Fishing event is at the Fishing Pier. Drop in on Walleye's Unlimited to fish. Bring your own equipment or use their poles and bait. No fishing licenses needed today! Free.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area program: Candlelight Hike

September 15, 2012

Bring the family for fall fun by candlelight.  Hike the two-mile trail on your own or join a shorter guided hike. There will be a bonfire for marshmallows. Meet at the Visitor Center.Vehicle admission sticker is required: $7 per day, Wisconsin residents / $10 non-residents. Annual sticker also available.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area program: Eco-Halloween Hike

October 20, 2012

Meet some characters at this non-scary, family event. Enjoy jack-o-lanterns, Halloween skits, campfires, refreshments, games and crafts.  You may arrive anytime between 6:30 and 8 p.m. to sign up for a hike.  Hikes take about a half-hour.  Dress for the weather, you may be outside awhile. Meet at Shelter #1.Vehicle admission sticker is required: $7 per day, Wisconsin residents / $10 non-residents. Annual sticker also available.