Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area
If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or If you want solitude, but also want to be able to drive up to your campsite, try the Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area off Highway 70 west of Florence. The Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area is a small campground on the Florence District that consists of a campground with 6 campsites equipped with fire rings, a vault toilet and drinking water. Upon entering, you will come across an artesian well that flows throughout the year and produces excellent drinking water! The area is popular for trout fishing, with a variety of other fish species in nearby lakes.
More like this: first-come in Wisconsin · tent only in Wisconsin
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Individual campsite fee is $15, or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior). The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | April 25 to November 30 |
| Forest | Chequamegon-Nicolet NF |
| Booking | There are no reservable sites at the Chipmunk Rapids Campground. |
| Fees | Individual campsite fee is $15, or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior). The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party. |
| Rules | The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found in the Occupancy and Use Restrictions for the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Campsite Capacity Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.8925° N, 88.5568° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSlough Creek
40 mi from the campground · 27 acres
- PrescribedBlueberry Prairie Rx
50 mi from the campground · 366 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Eagle Sports ↗ | 33 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
WCA Campground Review – Chipmunk Rapids
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miRidge4.2 mi trail · hiking
- 0.1 miChipmunk ↗1.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski · national_recreation_or_other
- 0.7 miAssessor'S Interpretive Trail1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.8 miLost Lake1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.6 miLittle Porky A ↗0.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski · national_recreation_or_other
- 2.4 miLittle Porky ↗2.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski · national_recreation_or_other
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Whisker Lake Wilderness begins about 4.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.5 miWhisker Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 7,270 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Fern SchoolBuilding · Florence · 9.1 mi
- Nels A. Holmes FarmsteadBuilding · Stambaugh · 11.7 mi
- Italian Society Duke of Abruzzi HallBuilding · Caspian · 12.1 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area?
No. Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area is first-come, first-served. There are no reservable sites at the Chipmunk Rapids Campground. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area?
Individual campsite fee is $15, or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency pass (access or senior). The interagency pass applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fees or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Source: Forest Service
Is Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026. Season April 25 to November 30.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area have?
6 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area?
Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Chipmunk Rapids Recreation Area is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lost Lake Campground (0.6 mi, partly first-come), Stevens Lake Campground (7.8 mi), and Morgan Lake Campground And Group Site (8.3 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby