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Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Thursday, December 12, 2024
| Other Names | Bong State Recreation Area, Bong Rec Center |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This popular state recreation are offers about seven miles of ATV trails which consist of several deep holes, sharp turns and flat sections. Terrain is a mix of scenic forest, rolling grasslands and wetlands. A trail pass is required which can be purchased at the park office or online.
Other activities include camping, fishing, swimming and a large open field for model aircraft. Snowmobiles are permitted during winter months. There is no direct trail access from the campgrounds so machines need to be hauled to and from the staging area.
Trail use is determined on a daily basis and updates are posted on the park hotline. Trails are generally closed to motorized use around March through the end of April for spring thaw.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | WI DNR Sticker (ATVs only) |
| Dates Open | May - February | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | Wisconsin registration or a Nonresident Trail Pass required. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) maximum weight up to 900 pounds |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | No | riding hours 9am-sunset |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Recreation |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | Yes ($5.00 per rider) Annual Pass - $25 |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $18.00 RV: $28.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Non-residents - $23/night tent; electric hookups - $33/night |
| Comment | Additional fee charged for reservations - $9.65/reservation. Additional fee charged for cancelling, changing site or reservation date. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Kansasville, WI | ||
| Address | 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI 53139 | ||
| From: Burlington, WI
1) Take SR-142 east/Bushnell Road about 8 miles 2) Turn right onto entrance road for Bong State Recreation Area, continue about 1.25 mile 3) Staging area is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Richard Bong State Recreation Area 26313 Burlington Road Kansasville, WI 53139 (262) 878-5600 dnr.wi.gov |
| Comment | Extension 2 |
| Contact Info | Wisconsin DNR P.O. Box 78701 Milwaukee, WI 53278-0701 (888) 936-7463 dnrfb@wisconsin.gov dnr.wisconsin.gov |
| Comment | ATV and UTV Permit Info |
Richard Bong Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/27/2018 (That's a yummy ride. Thanks!)
Richard Bong Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/17/2020 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 4,513 acres (7 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 8 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 750 to 800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | BP Gas (262) 878-1805 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | BP Gas (262) 878-1805 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Happy Acres Kampground (262) 857-7373 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | electric hookups only |
 RV Disposal | On Site | |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Kansasville Quickmart (262) 878-3293 |
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