Richard Bong State Recreation Area

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About This Campground

State Park

Named after World War II ace pilot Maj. Richard Bong, this 4,500-acre state recreation area was once destined to be a U.S. Air Force base. Those plans were abandoned in the late 1950s when the military decided to consolidate its facilities. The land was subsequently turned over to the state, who…

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

Katherine F.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2022

Beautiful and close to home

We’ve camped here once before. The sites are huge and love the trails. We wanted to bring our Basset hound camping for the first time and thought of this place right away. They have beautiful nature and we want to try the atv trails sometime.

Nicole K.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 28, 2022

A Nice Place

We have spent a lot of time camping and hiking at Bong and it is perfectly nice. It may not have the most exciting hikes or scenic views but it is a place to escape the city with decent facilities and campsites. We prefer the quieter sunset campground.

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Kendal R.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021

Great Simple Tent Camping

We love a nice, quiet place to camp and were delighted when in August only half of the Sunset campground was full and those in it were quiet. Our spot, #320 had great tree coverage for privacy and while most of the spots did there were some on the inner circle that didn't have as much. The State…