Richard Bong State Recreation Area

"Absolutely beautiful state recreation park. Absolutely relaxing and stunning! We walked for a couple hours today 2-25-2024.We are coming back for camping this summer! Beautiful and relaxing getting out in nature and enjoying the beauty of Wisconsin"

"A nice loop through the woods and by a lake. It’s pretty flat, but does have some mild elevation and hills. There are lots of benches to sit and take in the views. The trail markings are pretty good, but can be confusing at some crossroads and areas where there are paths not on the map. Biggest downside is we went during hunting season, so the main loop was incorporated into the hunting grounds. We could hear lots of gunfire and it was slightly unsettling. So, def would recommend coming in non-hunting season."

"Perfect campground for young kids. The sites are private and offer both 30- and 50- amp service. Trails available are both grassed and paved (crushed rock), with not much elevation change but beautiful views."

"The campsites are small, yet mostly pretty private from each other. They are on an incline which was a PITA for trying to level the camper. Hiking around on the trails was nice, just make sure to follow the map. I wouldn't waste my time bringing a canoe or kayak here, Wolf lake is 90% completely covered in overgrown seaweed making only for a small "pool" like area usable. Fishing was a bust too, not much to do in the nearby areas as well. I doubt I'll ever come camping here again."

"From a hikers perspective. Bong is always a nice, uncrowded option to get a good hike in. The lake loop is definitely the most scenic and and 4.2 miles with a few small hills, you get a nice bit of trail in. It has lots of variety (see pics) with lake views, prairie, and wooded portions. The trails north of the road aren't as nice. A few prairies but mostly just dense woods. You can get quite a few more miles in there with even fewer people though. I've also camped here twice and it was enjoyable both times. Not too crowded ever and all the basic ammenities you'd expect. Campsites are nicely spaced for the most part and more natural than landscaped. Three important things to note: 1. Bong is a marsh land, so there are TONS of mosquitoes! It is best to visit this place towards the end of summer/fall for hiking. There are also some annoying flies. Come prepared with whatever bug repelling options work for you! 2. Again, it is marshland. The trails can get quite muddy, especially if it just rained recently. Don't wear your nice shoes! I've come sometimes and it is perfectly dry and other times I was slipping all over. Just a heads up. 3. Hunting is popular here. Keep an eye on the hunting seasons and be prepared. You are allowed to hike trails during hunting season, but do so with full awareness and responsibility. Wear your blaze orange and be respectful of the hunters with your noise level. The lake loop is still a great option, as the north side of the loop is closed to hunting, so it is only a small portion of the south side where you will overlap."