Smith Rapids
- 19
- sites
- May–Sep
- best months
Is Smith Rapids open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It doesn't name Smith Rapids, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Trail work and picnic area improvements at Morgan Falls/St. Peter's Dome Recreation Area this fall
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Forest Order 09-13-25-02 General Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Agency closure covering Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest · Order 09-13-25-02 · USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 19 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,534 ft
- Near Park FallsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District · Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
Smith Rapids Campground is located on the South Fork of the Flambeau River. It is an ideal location for hiking, river fishing and canoeing.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Smith Rapids
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
20° / 2°
Feb
25° / 4°
Mar
37° / 16°
Apr
51° / 29°
May
65° / 43°
Jun
74° / 52°
Jul
78° / 56°
Aug
76° / 55°
Sep
67° / 46°
Oct
53° / 34°
Nov
38° / 22°
Dec
25° / 10°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Park Falls Dnr Hq, WI, 13.4 mi away at 1,525 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Smith Rapids
19 sites for RV and tent camping