Recreation
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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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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.ReservationsCamping…
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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…