Richard Bong Sunset Campground Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Campground operates from May through September. Reservations are required for all campsites and can be made up to 11 months in advance online or by calling 1-888-947-2757.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:21AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
* WHAT...Snow showers ending by sunrise, with blowing snow with winds gusting as high as 40 MPH into this morning. Little or no additional snow accumulation. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on reduced visibility with blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 3:16AM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 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.
About
Sunset Campground is one of two family campgrounds at Richard Bong State Recreation Area, located on the western side of the park near the observation tower and trail network. The campground provides both electric and non-electric campsites, with some sites specifically designed to be accessible for people with disabilities. Modern amenities include a shower building, flush and vault toilets, a dump station, and a playground area. The recreation area itself is named after Major Richard I. Bong, a Wisconsin native who was America's leading air ace during World War II. Once designated to become a jet fighter base, the land was preserved by local citizens and became Wisconsin's first state recreation area in 1974. The former runway area runs the entire length of the park and provides unique recreational opportunities. Sunset Campground offers convenient access to the park's extensive trail system, including mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding trails. The park features nearly 30 miles of trails across over 4,500 acres of managed prairie and natural areas. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, with great egrets, sandhill cranes, and great blue herons known to nest in the area.
Directions
Richard Bong State Recreation Area is located at 26313 Burlington Rd, Kansasville, WI 53139. From Jct of Hwys 75 & 142, head west 1 mile on Hwy 142 to the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (888) 947-2757 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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