Chipmunk Rapids

About

Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area is a quiet, primitive campground tucked away in the Florence District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The six campsites are equipped with fire rings and share access to a vault toilet and an artesian well that flows year-round, producing excellent drinking water. The setting offers solitude for campers who prefer drive-up accessibility without the crowds of larger campgrounds. The campground sits on the Pine River, designated as a Wisconsin Wild and Scenic River, making it a popular put-in and take-out point for canoe trips. Anglers target brown and brook trout in the river, with bass and panfish available in nearby lakes. A one-mile connecting trail leads to Lost Lake Campground, and the south trailhead of the Lauterman Lake National Recreation Trail lies just north of the river. All sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis with self-registration at a kiosk near the entrance. The campground typically operates from May through October, though access roads are not maintained for snow removal in winter.

Directions

From Florence, travel west 17 miles on Highway 70 to the intersection with FR 2450 (Dream Lake Road). Turn left (south) on FR 2450 and drive 1 mile to FR 2156 (Chipmunk Rapids Road). Continue straight 2.4 miles on FR 2156 to the campground.