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    Maps

    Blue Mound State Park Map [PDF] Cross-country Ski And Winter Trail Map [PDF] Campground Map [PDF] Hunting And Trapping Map [PDF]

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    Recreation

    Over 20 miles of scenic hiking, off-road biking and cross-country ski trails, as well as a family campground, access to the Military Ridge State Trail with bike-in campsites and a rustic cabin for people with disabilities make Blue Mound a popular…

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    Blue Mound State Park

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    Recreation

    The 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail, in Iowa and Dane counties, connects Dodgeville and Madison by way of an 1855 military route between Verona and Dodgeville. The trail runs along the southern borders of Governor Dodge and Blue Mound state parks…

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    Basic Information

    Trail facts Rail trail: Yes Length: 40 miles Surface: Asphalt - 2.5 miles; Crushed stone - 37.5 miles Counties: Dane, Iowa Communities: Dodgeville, Ridgeway, Barneveld, Blue Mounds, Mount Horeb, Klevenville, Riley, Verona, Fitchburg Hours…

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    Motorized Recreation

    All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and Off-highway motorcycles (OHMs) There are nearly 6.5 miles of ATV trails and nearly 8 miles of off-highway motorcycle trails at the property. The availability of the trails is determined on a daily basis. Always…

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    Fishing

    The accessible fishing pier and walkway at the Urban Fishing Pond are closed until further notice. Construction of a new pier and walkway is scheduled for fall 2022. Shore fishing is available on Wolf Lake and at the urban fishing pond. Wisconsin…

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    Hunting

    Richard Bong State Recreation Area is designated a Managed Hunt property. A $1 daily Managed Hunt Permit is required to hunt all species except pheasant. The permit may be purchased at the property office (Visitor Center) when the property office is…

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    Winter Recreation

    Cross-country skiing, sledding and ice fishing are favorite winter sports. Trails are not groomed for cross-country skiing. Classic skiing is allowed on all trails and trail passes are not required. Snowshoeing is allowed north of Highway BB and off…

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    Water Recreation

    Swimming There is a 200-foot beach at Wolf Lake. Also, a beach access mat is there to provide a stable surface for walking and the use of mobility devices. Boating, canoeing and kayaking There is a boat launch and boarding pier (electric motors…

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