Recreation
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Biking
Off-road biking trails are available on the trails north of Highway 142. Trails north of Highway 142 You may hike, ski or bike (non-motorized bikes) on these northern trails. Bike riders 16 years of age and older need a state trail pass. Dogs…
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Special Use Zone
Richard Bong offers an area where visitors may fly model airplanes, rockets, hang gliders and hot air balloons. Richard Bong also has space to train both hunting and sled dogs, train falcons, ride all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles and…
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Horseback Riding
Richard Bong State Recreation Area has 13 miles of horse trails. Richard Bong State Recreation Area and nearby stables do not rent horses, so you must bring your horse to the property. Horse trails are open most times of the year, however, trails…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
There are four different picnic areas at the property. All picnic areas have accessible picnic tables. Near the swimming beach, there is playground equipment and volleyball nets. There are six reservable shelters and an amphitheater available for…
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Camping
There are two family (modern) campgrounds with a total of 217 campsites, 54 with electric hookups. Six group campsites can accommodate 225 campers. There is also a cabin designed specifically for people with disabilities. Reservations Reserve…
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Nature
The recreation area encompasses 4,515 acres of rolling grassland, savanna, wetlands and scattered woodland. Nature is on display all around, constantly changing with the season. A spring woodland hike will yield the first blooms of the year—white…
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Molinaro Visitor Center and Nature Explore Classroom
The Molinaro Visitor Center is a great place to start your park adventure. Hands-on exhibits introduce you to the nature and history of the recreation area. Discover who Richard Bong was and why the park is named for him. View live animals. Crawl…
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Conditions
Property Notice: The accessible fishing pier and walkway for the urban fishing pond at Richard Bong State Recreation Area are closed until further notice. The Blue/Green Trail Boardwalk located off the trailhead from parking lot B at Richard Bong…
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Recreation
Richard Bong State Recreation Area provides a variety of recreation opportunities. View the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities available at this property. Accessibility Richard Bong State Recreation Area offers…