Smith Rapids

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: PARK FALLS, WI, WI

Price: From $12 per night

Price range: $12–$33 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Smith Rapids Campground is located on the South Fork of the Flambeau River. It is an ideal location for hiking, river fishing and canoeing. Park Falls, Wisconsin is approximately 17 miles from the campground and is a full service community.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/smith-rapids to be notified when sites open up.

Smith Rapids is a small, secluded campground on the South Fork of the Flambeau River ideal for canoeing, fishing, and hiking. Most campsites are private with easy access, and the location offers proximity to the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System.

Wildlife alert: Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Red-eyed Vireo, Common Grackle, Northern Watersnake, Western Painted Turtle, Common Watersnake, American Red Squirrel

Insider tips for Smith Rapids: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Carry-down boat ramp available; popular for walleye, smallmouth bass, musky and northern pike fishing

Skip Smith Rapids if: You need RV hookups — none available at this campground. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 8 sites total.

Best time to visit Smith Rapids: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Smith Rapids Pavilion (PARK FALLS, WI), Twin Lakes (Wi) (PARK FALLS, WI), Sailor Lake Pavilion (PARK FALLS, WI), Sailor Lake (PARK FALLS, WI).