Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Guide

The network of trails in the park can also be used by those with ATVs. Explore the park’s wildlife at high speed with more than 15 miles of trails.

Do take extra caution when riding an ATV on the trails. The trails are shared with hikers, and there are many tight turns, and visibility is not always very good in the forests. The park doesn’t rent ATVs or any safety gear, so you’ll need to bring all of your equipment with your rig.

Wisconsin is an excellent state for birdwatching. And you’ll find most of the state’s most popular bird species at Richard Bong State Recreation Area. There are also dozens of other species that visit the park during annual migrations to and from Canada, making the park a great destination in spring and fall.

There’s a wide variety of excellent birdwatching societies in the state. Check some of their websites before visiting the park to see if you can find any field guides or bird checklists. These can help you make the most of your birdwatching in the park.

The park is also an excellent destination for RV campers who want to hike. You’ll find more than 15 miles of trails within the park, many of them within quick walking distance of the campground. And dogs are welcome on all of the trails, provided you keep them on a leash.

Hiking in the park is excellent any time of year. However, fall and spring tend to be some of the best times to visit the park.

Richard Bong State Recreation Area is also a popular choice for those looking for great ice fishing. The park’s waters freeze over during the winter, and the fish tend to stay active under the ice.

The park does not guarantee the safety of the ice, so you’ll be ice fishing at your own risk. And always make sure you have up to date information on ice conditions before you head out onto the lake, as ice thickness can change quickly.

The park’s 16 miles of trails turn into the perfect cross-country skiing course during the winter. Explore the park as it crusts over with ice and snow during the winter months. The park gets heavy snowfall throughout the colder months of the year, so there’s always a good chance you’ll find snow on the ground.

The trails are not groomed, so less experienced skiers should take caution whenever they head out onto the trails. And rental gear is not offered, so you’ll need to make sure you pack whatever you need with your campervan.

With a wide variety of terrain types and dozens of species of mammals, Richard Bong State Recreation Area is a great hunting destination. Any species that has a hunting season can be hunted in the park.

You’ll need to make sure you have all of the proper state licenses while hunting in the park. And if you plan on hunting pheasant, you’ll need a special license issued by the park.

Always take extra caution while hunting in the area, as the park is a popular choice for hikers. You should also check with park officials to make sure the area where you plan on hunting isn’t restricted.