Sunrise Richard Bong Campground

About

Sunrise Campground sits within Richard Bong State Recreation Area, a 4,515-acre property named after Wisconsin's top WWII air ace. The campground offers modern amenities including electric and non-electric sites, with some accessible for people with disabilities. Campers enjoy shower buildings, flush and vault toilets, a dump station, and a playground area. Reservations are required for all sites and can be made up to 11 months in advance through the Wisconsin state park system. The recreation area features nearly 30 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and ATV sports, plus 16 miles of specific hiking trails. The property's managed prairie ecosystem provides habitat for diverse wildlife. Additional activities include swimming at the beach, fishing, boating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hunting. Firewood is available 24/7 through a credit card vending machine at the visitor center parking lot.

Directions

Located in Brighton, Kenosha County, southeastern Wisconsin. The property is accessible from major highways and within driving distance of Milwaukee and Chicago. Park is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round, though camping is seasonal.