Smith Rapids Pavilion
Closed — Closed for the winter season. The facility typically operates seasonally, with closures during winter months.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:11AM CST until January 20 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the Bad River Reservation, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the St. Croix Band in Burnett County. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
About
Smith Rapids Pavilion is a day-use group picnic facility located within the Smith Rapids Recreation Area in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. At an elevation of approximately 1,500 feet, the accessible pavilion sits on the South Fork of the Flambeau River and accommodates groups of up to 30 people. The pavilion is particularly popular with equestrian visitors, offering direct access to the 18.5-mile Smith River Saddle Equestrian Trail, a rugged trail system that follows old logging roads and railroad grades through tall red pine forests. The pavilion provides a shaded picnic area with views of the Smith Rapids Covered Bridge, constructed in 1991 as Wisconsin's only glue-laminated town lattice covered bridge. The South Fork of the Flambeau River offers excellent fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, musky, northern pike, lake sturgeon, and redhorse sucker, as well as canoeing and kayaking access via a carry-in boat landing. The area is also in close proximity to the 70-mile Flambeau Trail System, which offers hiking, mountain biking, and off-road vehicle opportunities, though motorized vehicles are not permitted within the Smith Rapids Recreation Area itself. The pavilion is located approximately 17 miles from Park Falls, Wisconsin, making it convenient for visitors seeking rustic outdoor recreation with nearby town amenities. Day-use visitors have access to additional equestrian parking across from the picnic area.
Directions
From the intersection of Highways 13 and 70 in Fifield, drive about 12 miles east on Highway 70 to Forest Service Road 148. Turn left (north) and continue just over 1 mile on Forest Service Road 148 to the Smith Rapids Recreation Area entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (715) 762-2461 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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