What does it cost to visit Richard Bong State Recreation Area?

Entry to Richard Bong State Recreation Area: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day). Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Are dogs allowed at Richard Bong State Recreation Area?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.

Can I swim at Richard Bong State Recreation Area?

Yes, Research Reserves Lake is open to swimming at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.

State park

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

The park entrance is 4.2 miles from Eagle Lake. Day-use fee: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day). Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Richard Bong State Recreation Area is a state park in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area map

Richard Bong State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to Richard Bong State Recreation Area: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day). Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
: Richard Bong State Recreation Area is 4.2 miles from Eagle Lake.
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.
: Yes, Research Reserves Lake is open to swimming at Richard Bong State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Richard Bong State Recreation Area is 4.2 miles from Eagle Lake.

Camping at Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

Richard Bong Trail Named on agency park page

What to see

Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
State recreation area Designation in agency park name

Swimming

Research Reserves Lake

Fishing and water

Fishing inside the park boundary: Vern Wolf Lake fishing , with the stocking record and species on fishypedia.com.

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