Richard Bong Sunset Campground Campground
Open year-round. Park gates open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Reservations required for all sites and can be made up to 11 months in advance through the Wisconsin reservation system.
Tornado Watch issued June 11 at 1:58PM CDT until June 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 313 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN GREEN LAFAYETTE ROCK IN SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN KENOSHA RACINE WALWORTH THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARGYLE, BELMONT, BELOIT, BENTON, BLANCHARDVILLE, BRODHEAD, DARLINGTON, DELAVAN, EAST TROY, ELKHORN, JANESVILLE, KENOSHA, LAKE GENEVA, MONROE, RACINE, SHULLSBURG, AND WHITEWATER.
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 11:02AM CDT until June 11 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Several rounds of heavy rain are expected today and this evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Columbia, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, Rock and Sauk. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of heavy rain are expected today and this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Sunset Campground sits within Richard Bong State Recreation Area, named after Major Richard I. Bong, Wisconsin's WWII air ace and America's leading fighter pilot of the war. The 4,515-acre property was originally designated as a jet fighter base but was abandoned before construction was completed, eventually becoming a state recreation area known for its prairies, wetlands, and diverse recreational opportunities. The campground provides a comfortable base for exploring the area's extensive trail system, nature center, and hunting grounds. Each standard site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Facilities include a shower building with flush toilets, vault toilets throughout, a dump station, and a playground for families. Both electric and non-electric sites are available, along with ADA-accessible options for campers with disabilities. The park operates year-round with gates open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. A Wisconsin vehicle admission sticker is required for entry. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash no longer than 8 feet and are not permitted in buildings, beaches, or playgrounds.
Directions
Richard Bong State Recreation Area is located in southeastern Wisconsin near the intersection of Highway 142 and Highway 75, approximately 7 miles southeast of Burlington in Kenosha County.
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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 | — |
| Price | $24 - $41 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| bart.tucker@wisconsin.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (262) 878-5600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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