Sunrise Richard Bong Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Campground operates seasonally, typically spring through fall. Reservations required for all sites.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:52PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 28 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 8:51PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Richard Bong Sunset Campground Campground 3.5mi
- Bigfoot Beach Campground 16mi
- Pinewoods Campground 28mi
- Ottawa Lake Campground 28mi
- Kettle Moraine Horseriders' Campground 29mi
- Whitewater Lake Campground 31mi
- Kettle Moraine Pike Lake Campground 48mi
- Harrington Beach Campground 61mi
- Mauthe Lake Campground 67mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $28 - $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (262) 878-5600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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