• From Indiana
Take any roads to get to Interstate 294 North, go north
into Wisconsin. Go north to WI. Rte. 142 (exit # 340). Go west about 10
miles. The entrance to Bong Rec Area is located about 1 mile west of Rte.
75, on WI. Rte. 142. Look for test signs after checking in at check in
station. Note: A park sticker may have to be purchased
from the Wisc. DNR.
• From Minnesota
Take either I-94 or I-90 Eastbound into Wisconsin.
Continue southbound on I-90/94 to Madison. Take I-90 East exit for about
45 miles to the I-43 North exit. Take I-43 North for about 28 miles to
WI-11 exit. Take WI-11 East about 11 miles into Burlington. Look
for Jefferson St. ( WI-43) turn left onto Jeffeerson, cross river, go to
Main, make right onto Main. Main turns in WI-142. Take WI-142 East about
8 miles. Look for Bong Recreation Area on right side of road.
• From Iowa
Take I-80 Eastbound into Illinois, to the I-88 Exit. Take
I-88 East (~78 mi.) to I-39 N/US-51 N exit. Merge onto I-39 North. Take
I-39 North (~21 mi.) toward Rockford. Take I-39 N/ US-20E towards
Wisc/Belvidere/Rockford. Merge onto I-39N, continue about 3 miles. Take
I-90 West/US-51 North exit (on left) to Wisconsin. Take I-90 West (Toll)
for about 17 miles, then I-90 West ( No Toll) about 2 miles to I-43 North
exit. Take I-43 North for about 28 miles to WI-11 exit. Take WI-11
East about 11 miles into Burlington. Look for Jefferson St. ( WI-43) turn
left onto Jeffeerson, cross river, go to Main, make right onto Main. Main
turns in WI-142. Take WI-142 East about 8 miles. Look for Bong Recreation
Area on right side of road. Enter road to check station. Look for test
signs after checking in at check in station. Note:
A park sticker may have to be purchased from the Wisc. DNR.
• Entering Bong Recreation Area
Enter road to check station.
Look for test signs after checking in at DNR station.
• Note:
Like any driving directions/map, you should always do
a reality check and make sure the road still exists, watch out for construction,
and follow all traffic safety precautions. You should also contact Bong Rec Area to
make sure the park is open, or your activity is permitted. This is only to be used as an
aid in planning.

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This page last updated on November 11, 2001.