Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area

Chequamegon-Nicolet
National Forest

The Chipmunk Rapids Campground sits in a pine and hardwood forest next to the scenic Pine River. Designated a scenic ‘Wild River’ by the State of Wisconsin, the river provides a fun, small-river paddling experience. Paddlers running this section often camp at the Chipmunk Rapids Campground on multi-day trips. An artesian well near the canoe landing flows year-round and produces natural drinking water.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE

There are 6 non-electric campsites available for tent and RV/trailer camping (max length varies, see list below). All sites are shaded and have a picnic table, fire ring, tent area, and a parking spur. Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The canoe landing (carry-in access) and the artesian well are a short walk from the campground.

Site #5 is in a very scenic setting beneath tall red pines.

CAMPGROUND BROCHURE
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Trails & Places

There are five scenic waterfall areas within an hour’s drive of the campground, LaSalle Falls (Pine River), Piers Gorge (Menominee River), Smalley Falls & Long Slide Falls (North Branch Pemebonwon River), and Twelve Foot Falls* (North Branch Pike River). All are worth visiting, however Piers Gorge is the most impressive.

Season

The campground is open from May through October.

Registration

A self-registration kiosk is located near the campground entrance. You must register and pay before occupying a site.

GPS: 45.892756, -88.558156

Campground Stats
  • Total Number of Campsites: 6
  • RV & Tent Campsites: 6
  • Tent Only Campsites: 0
  • Group Campsites: 0
  • Reservable Campsites: 0
Campground Amenities
  • Contact station kiosk
  • Drinking water (artesian well, hand pump)
  • Accessible vault toilets
  • Canoe launch
  • Garbage & recycling
Campsite Amenities
  • All sites are non-electric
  • Fire ring
  • Picnic table
  • Tent area
  • Parking spur
  • Campsite Capacity: 8 people per site
  • All sites offer at least partial shade
RV & Camping Trailer Info
  • Campground Roads: Paved
  • Campsite Spurs: Gravel
  • All sites are back-in
  • 25-foot max: 2, 3, 4, 6
  • 35-foot max: 1
  • 40-foot max: 5
  • Generators Allowed: Yes (6:00am to 10:00 pm)
  • Generator noise must not disturb other campground guests!
  • RV/Trailer Dump Station: No
  • Nearby Dump Station: 45.921130, -88.260039
    Wild Rivers Visitor Center in Florence ($ fee), 20.4 miles away
Recreation Area Amenities
  • Canoe launch
  • Artesian well
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  • Pets Allowed? Yes
  • Pets must be restrained or on a leash in campgrounds & developed areas.
  • Pets (except guide dogs) are not allowed in swimming areas.
Recreation Area Activities
  • Hiking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Pine River
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • ⥾ Brook Trout
  • ⥾ Brown Trout
Managing Agency
  • Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest
  • Florence Ranger District
  • 5638 Forestry Dr.
  • Florence, WI 54121
Local Gas & Services
  • Long Lake, WI is 11 miles away
    (restaurant, general store)
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  • Iron River, MI is 19 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services, laundromat)
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  • Florence, WI is 21 miles away
    (restaurants, grocery, supplies, convenience store, gas & services)
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  • Distances are from the campground entrance.
    An asterisk* indicates an external link.