Campsite for booking · Park Falls

Smith Rapids

via Recreation.gov Park Falls, WI, Park Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Pitches
8
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 14:00

Facilities

  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

Smith Rapids Campground is located on the South Fork of the Flambeau River. It is an ideal location for hiking, river fishing and canoeing.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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 provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

At an elevation of about 1,500 feet, the campground provides shady, wooded sites. Smith Rapids is located on the South Fork of the Flambeau River, with a scenic view of Smith Rapids Covered Bridge. Constructed in 1991, the bridge is the only glue-laminated town lattice covered bridge in Wisconsin. Nearby Attractions

Park Falls, Wisconsin is approximately 17 miles from the campground and is a full service community.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Smith Rapids Campground
    Campsite · Park Falls, Wisconsin · PaidWater
    60 m from the pick-up area
  2. Twin Lakes Campground
    Campsite · Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin · PaidWaterToilets
    9.4 km from the pick-up area
  3. Sailor Lake Campground
    Campsite · Park Falls, Wisconsin · PaidWaterToilets
    11 km from the pick-up area
  4. Emily Lake Campground
    Campsite · Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin · PaidWaterToilets
    14 km from the pick-up area
  5. Wabasso Lake Campground
    Campsite · Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin · PaidWaterToilets
    15 km from the pick-up area
  6. Broken Bow Campground
    Campsite · Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin · PaidWaterShowers
    17 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Lac du Flambeau
    Service point · Lac du Flambeau, WisconsinWaste
    44 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Wakefield
    Water point · Wakefield, MichiganWater
    77 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Smith Rapids. CampsiteFull map

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Emily Lake Recreation Area

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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