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Once designated to be a jet fighter base, Richard Bong State Recreation Area is named after Major Richard I. Bong, a Poplar, WI native who was America's leading air ace during World War II. The air base was abandoned three days before concrete was to be poured for a 12,500-foot runway.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area. 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.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Molinaro Visitor Center is open occasionally on weekends during the winter months. If you plan to visit the center please call ahead at 262-878-5601 to verify the center is open.
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.
ATV and Off-Highway Motorcycle Trails map. Hunting map [PDF] Special use area/dog training map [PDF] Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 101 S. Webster Street PO Box 7921. Madison, WI 53707-7921. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Secretary's Office.
Refer to page 2 of the Richard Bong Hunting Map for property-specific hunting regulations. Call 262-878-5601 for hunting times and questions specific to the property, including questions about the universal hunting blind.
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 call 262-878-5600 before you come to ride. The message is changed daily.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Hikers have more than 16 miles of trails to explore, through a variety of habitat. Hunting Notice: During fall, several hunting seasons are open at Richard Bong State Recreation Area. For more information, please see: Richard Bong Hunting Season Hiking Tips [PDF].
Richard Bong State Recreation Area. 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.
Boating, canoeing and kayaking. There is a boat launch and boarding pier (electric motors only) at Wolf Lake. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 101 S. Webster Street PO Box 7921. Madison, WI 53707-7921. Call 1-888-936-7463 (TTY Access via relay - 711) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.