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. At an elevation of about 1,500 feet, the campground provides shady, wooded sites with a scenic view of the Smith Rapids Covered Bridge. Constructed in 1991, the bridge is the only glue-laminated town lattice covered bridge in Wisconsin. The fast-flowing South Fork of the Flambeau River is popular among canoeists, and 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 close to the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System, open to off-road vehicles, hiking and mountain biking, and 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 within Smith Rapids Campground. The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping, several with extra long parking spurs. Tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Park Falls, Wisconsin, approximately 17 miles from the campground, is a full service community.