- Elevation, modelled
- 249 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- High Point362 m · 24.3 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:35local time
- Coordinates
- 42.6356, -88.1364
Richard Bong State Recreation Area is a nature reserve in Wisconsin, at a modelled 249 m. High Point stands 362 m to the west-southwest, 24 miles off. The nearest named place is Butteryfly Garden, a garden 0.5 miles away. 9 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Fee
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Richard Bong State Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | WSW 242° | 362 m | 24.3 mi |
| Buena Park Hill | NNW 336° | 290 m | 11.9 mi |
| Gander Mountain | SSW 196° | 283 m | 10.2 mi |
| Hill Fifteen | SSW 213° | 276 m | 14.4 mi |
| Camelback Kame | SSW 214° | 268 m | 17.9 mi |
| Mount Tom | WNW 296° | 265 m | 3.0 mi |
| Mount Moriah | SW 220° | 257 m | 10.3 mi |
| Bald Knob | SSW 192° | 235 m | 17.7 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Historic sites
- Vern Wolf: 0.7 mi
- Twin 40mm/56cal anti-aircraft naval gun: 3.7 mi
- M110A2 self-propelled 8-inch howitzer: 3.7 mi
- Committal Service Shelter: 4.7 mi
- South Columbarium Plaza: 4.8 mi
Parks
- Ed Wack Memorial Park: 1.2 mi
- Brighton Dale Park: 1.6 mi
- Veterans Memorial Wayside Park: 3.7 mi
- Hickory Haven Park: 4.0 mi
- Polk Park: 4.1 mi
Nature reserves
- Alabama Lake State Habitat Area: 4.0 mi
- Silver Lake County Park: 5.5 mi
- Silver Lake Bog State Natural Area: 5.8 mi
- Burlington State Habitat Area: 5.9 mi
- Hoosier Creek Habitat Area: 5.9 mi
Attractions
- Mars Cheese Castle: 9.4 mi
- Apple Holler: 9.6 mi
- The Rustic Barn at Prairie Gardens: 9.9 mi
- Laser Tag: 10.3 mi
- The Vault: 10.3 mi
Museums: 37
- Burlington Historical Society: 7.7 mi
- Lakes Historic Society Building: 10.9 mi
- Heg Memorial Museum: 11.8 mi
- Norwegian Museum: 11.8 mi
- Heg Memorial Museum: 11.8 mi
Artworks: 27
- Three Rusted Dragons: 15.3 mi
- Three Graces: 15.5 mi
- Jockey International Globe: 15.7 mi
- Abraham Lincoln: 16.6 mi
- Ma Mère: 16.9 mi
Beaches: 23
- Twin Lakes Park Beach: 10.3 mi
- twin lakes park beach: 10.3 mi
- Riviera Beach: 15.6 mi
- Swimming beach: 16.0 mi
- Alford Park Beach: 16.2 mi
Picnic sites: 21
- Pet Picnic Area: 0.5 mi
- Cotswold Commons: 13.1 mi
- Fairie Glen: 13.1 mi
- The Buttery: 13.1 mi
- Sun Garden: 13.2 mi
Gardens: 17
- Butteryfly Garden: 0.5 mi
- Wild Flowers Garden: 4.7 mi
- Cremains Scattering Garden: 4.9 mi
- Memorial Garden: 4.9 mi
- Community Garden: 8.8 mi
Peaks: 9
- Mount Tom: 3.0 mi
- Gander Mountain: 10.2 mi
- Mount Moriah: 10.3 mi
- Buena Park Hill: 11.9 mi
- Hill Fifteen: 14.4 mi
Ghost towns: 7
- Muskego Settlement: 9.7 mi
- Raymond Center: 13.0 mi
- Aurora: 13.3 mi
- Denoon: 14.4 mi
- Army Lake: 16.9 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Kenosha Rest Area 26 (I-94 WB): 12.3 mi
- Elkhorn Rest Area 35 (northbound): 17.6 mi
- East Troy Rest Area 36 (southbound): 17.8 mi
Springs: 2
- Indian Spring: 13.4 mi
- Hygeia Spring: 17.2 mi
Lighthouses: 2
- Kenosha Light: 16.6 mi
- Kenosha North Pierhead Light: 17.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:57 | 18:28 | 19:05 |
| June solstice | 05:16 | 19:52 | 20:35 |
| September equinox | 06:41 | 18:14 | 18:52 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 15:37 | 16:23 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 21 | 24 | 35 | 45 | 57 | 67 | 72 | 70 | 62 | 51 | 38 | 27 |
| Precip in | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Paddock Lake 4 NE, 5 mi away.
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