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Approximately 4,515-acres await visitors to this multi-use recreation area in Kenosha County. The recreation area offers traditional outdoor activities as well as unique opportunities. Dog training, model airplanes, rocketry and falconry co-exist with rare species and habitats. |
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Richard Bong State Recreation Area is located in western Kenosha County approximately 35 miles southwest of Milwaukee and 9 miles east of Burlington. The entrace is on Hwy 142, 1 mile west of Hwy 75. From Milwaukee or Chicago, take the Hwy 142 exit from I-94. Go west 9 miles to the park entrance. From Madison, follow I-90 to Janesville; exit onto Hwy 14 East. Follow Hwy 14 east to Hwy 11 East. Take Hwy 11 east into Burlington to Hwy 142. Follow Hwy 142 east from Burlington, 9 miles, to the park entrance. |
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RICHARD BONG STATE RECREATION AREA |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=WI&parkId=60008&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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2016: 2016 Sunrise sites B-F: Reservations 04/01/16 thru 11/27/16 Sunrise Site A: Reservations 01/01/16 thru 11/27/16 Sunrise 1-6: Reservations 01/01/16 thru 11/27/16 Sunrise 7-30: Reservations 04/01/16 thru 11/27/16 Sunrise sites 101-139: Reservations 04/01/16 thru 10/09/16 Sunrise sites 140-150: Reservations 04/01/16 thru 11/27/16 Sunrise sites 201-237: Reservations 04/01/16 thru 11/27/16 Sunset sites 301-347: Reservations 05/26/16 thru 09/05/16 Sunset sites 401-453 Reservations 05/26/16 thru 09/05/16 No inventory: 11/30/2015 - 03/31/16 - with the exception of sites 1-6 and site A which are reservable year round. All other sites are closed when off reservations. 2017: 2017 Sunrise sites B-F: Reservations 03/31/17 thru 11/26/17 Sunrise Site A: Reservations 03/31/17 thru 11/26/17 Sunrise 1-30: Reservations 03/31/17 thru 11/26/17 Sunrise sites 101-139: Reservations 03/31/17 thru 10/08/17 Sunrise sites 140-150: Reservations 03/31/17 thru 11/26/17 Sunrise sites 201-237: Reservations 03/31/17 thru 11/26/17 Sunset sites 301-347: Reservations 05/25/17 thru 09/04/17 Sunset sites 401-453 Reservations 05/25/17 thru 09/04/17 No inventory: 11/28/2016 - 03/30/17 All other sites are closed when off reservations. Hunting is allowed at Richard Bong State Recreation area. The campgrounds and surrounding area along with other high use areas are all closed to hunting. Campers may hear gunshots, but these shots should not be of safety concern to you as you enjoy your method of recreation. If you wish an article of blaze orange clothing may be worn to increase your visibility and hunters are required to practice safe hunting. Hunters who are camping are required to keep their firearms unloaded and in a case when in closed areas. The following link lists the timeframe of various seasons: http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/HUNT/seasdate.htm Vehicle admission stickers are required. Click here for cost of the sticker. All vehicles and wheeled units must be parked on the gravel pad. Will the driveway length accommodate your vehicle (maximum 2 vehicles per site) and your camping unit? Overflow parking is available. For information regarding hunting in Wisconsin State Parks follow this link to the DNR web site Click here for more information About the Admission fees, please Click Here for reference. |
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