About Smith Rapids
Smith Rapids Campground is located on the South Fork of the Flambeau River. It is an ideal location for hiking, river fishing and canoeing. The fast-flowing South Fork of the Flambeau River is popular among canoeists. A carry-down boat ramp is available at the campground. The river has walleye, smallmouth bass, redhorse, musky and northern pike. The campground is also in close proximity to the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System, open to off-road vehicles, hiking and mountain biking. The trail is highlighted by rolling terrain, tree-lined corridors, a wooden bridge and vistas overlooking various bogs and lakes. It is a popular snowmobiling location during winter months. Off-road vehicles are not permitted to operate in Smith Rapids Campground. The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Several of the sites have extra long parking spurs. Tables and campfire rings are…
- Fees: - $15 per night for camping. $7.50 with the use of an Interagency Pass (access or senior). - Day use is $5 per day for non-campers.
- Season: May 2 – October 31
- Managed by: Chequamegon-Nicolet NF, USFS - Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
- Where: 13 mi east of Park Falls, WI · 45.91056, -90.17389
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Saddle | Horse | at camp | 18.3 mi |
| Flambeau ATV Smith Rapids Spur | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Flambeau ATV 101 | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.7 mi | 15.1 mi |
| Fr 1173 | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Fr 122 | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Flambeau ATV 121 | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.7 mi | 13.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 15.7 mi
Propane: 21.1 mi