• 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

26313 Burlington Rd.
Kansasville, WI 53139
(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 programs: Family Nature Faire and Free Fishing

June 2, 2013

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

Richard Bong State Recreation Area program: Knee-high Naturalist

January 10, 2013, February 14, 2013, March 14, 2013, April 11, 2013, May 9, 2013, June 13, 2013, July 11, 2013, August 8, 2013, September 12, 2013, October 10, 2013, November 14, 2013

Do you have a three, four or five year old in your life?  Want to get them and keep them excited about nature? Why not bring them to the Knee-high Naturalist Program?  

Richard Bong State Recreation Area program: Candlelight Hike

September 14, 2013

Bring the family for fall fun by candlelight.  Hike the two-mile trail on your own or join us for 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: Wolf Lake Trail Run/Walk

September 29, 2013

Enjoy a beautiful 3.8 mile fall hike or run around Wolf Lake and benefit the park at the same time. All pre-registrants receive a long-sleeved t-shirt. There will be door prizes, music and refreshments. Great for families too! Meet at the Beach.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area program: Eco-Halloween Hike

October 26, 2013

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 6:30pm and 8:00pm to sign up for a hike. Hikes take about a half-hour.