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Canoeing the Flambeau River | Canoe Campsites

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It doesn't matter if you are a novice or expert, the canoeing and kayaking opportunities in Price County are endless. The North and South Forks of the Flambeau River provide the perfect setting for those that want a leisurely flat water paddle of for those looking to step up their adventure and whitewater canoe and kayak. The Jump River offers mostly quiet water, seclusion, and a chance to explore a little traveled water trail. Price County lakes and flowages offer paddlers an opportunity to paddle and explore developed and undeveloped landscape.

CANOEING THE FLAMBEAU RIVER

The North Fork of the Flambeau River offers excellent canoeing for both the beginner and the expert canoeist. Be safe - wear a life preserver.

Because of the length of the Flambeau River, it is advisable to make the trip in sections. Take your time; enjoy the adventure. You will average 3 to 4 miles per hour with steady paddling and an assist from the current.

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Canoe Campsites

Canoe campsites, rustic and improved, have been provided at strategic locations along the North and South Forks of the Flambeau River. There are many canoe camp areas on the river which are only available to river travelers.

Your help in maintaining all of these campsites is needed. Please pack out all refuse. Downed or dead wood may be used for firewood. Do not cut live trees or shrubs. Please keep the sites neat and clean; the way you would like to find them. Camp only at designated canoe campsites for one night only. Build fires only in approved fire rings provided. Use caution. Keep noise to a minimum - have respect for other river users. Do not damage living trees. Pack out all refuse. Do not litter. Please do not deposit litter in toilets

On heavy use weekends and holidays it is suggested that you plan short day trips on the river and camp at the larger campgrounds; Hines Park, Smith Lake County Park & Campground, Connors Lake Campground or Lake of the Pines Campground.

Reservations are not taken at any of the free or fee required campsites. All camping is on a first come first serve basis. There are Price County lodging facilities located in towns near the river that take reservations. For more information, visit the Lodging page at http://pricecountywi.net/lodge.html.

North Fork Flambeau River Camping

Hines Park, located in Park Falls on the North Fork of the Flambeau River, is the first campground downstream from Turtle Dam on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Robinson Landing. It offers electricity, tables, grills, water, log pavilion with a fireplace, restroom facilities, docks, swimming, boat landing, recreational activities and a lighted walking trail. RV and tent camping. This park/campground is maintained by the City of Park Falls, 715-762-2436. Fee required.

Smith Lake County Park & Campground, located a short distance down river from Park Falls, has two canoe-in tent campsites for watercraft only, available for use free of charge. There is also access to a 15-unit RV or tent campground offering electricity, showers, flush toilets (water mid-April thru mid-October), fire rings, firewood, shelter, boat landing, dock, sand beach and hiking trail. There is a fee required for use of this 15-unit improved campground. This park/campground is maintained by the Price County Forestry & Parks Department, 715-339-6371. An additional 15 campsites will be available the spring of 2007.

Pixley Dam Rustic Campground and Crowley Dam Rustic Campground, located downstream from the Smith Lake area, are available to paddlers only. Each campground has two campsites offered free of charge. Each campsite has one shelter with room for four sleeping bags side-by-side. The shelters are off the ground and screened on one side. There is no water or electricity. The campgrounds have a port-a-potty, picnic tables, and fire rings. Crowley Campground has benches and a dock, and there is walk-in access on a 2.5-mile trail off of S. Buckhorn Road. For more information, call (Pixley Dam sites) 715-762-4483 or (Crowley Dam sites) 715-762-3046 or 762-4957

Flambeau River State Forest campsites, located on the North Fork down river from Nine Mile Creek Landing, are exclusively for persons traveling by watercraft and may be used only for ONE NIGHT of camping. At each of the 14 sites located between Nine Mile Creek and Hervas Camp Landing, a cluster of sites has been developed to provide room for two or three groups. All supplies must be transported by watercraft to the campsites and drive-up camping is not allowed. Each campsite has a table and fire ring. Pit toilets are located nearby. All sites are marked and easily seen from the river. There is no charge for use of these campsites. The canoe campsites are maintained by the Flambeau River State Forest staff, 715-332-5271.

Connors Lake Campground and Lake of the Pines Campground are not located on the Flambeau River but are located a short drive from the Highway W Landing west of Phillips. Both campgrounds have 30 campsites, a swimming beach, nature trail, drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables and pit toilets. There are no electrical hookups or showers. A fee is charged to use these campsites. The campgrounds are maintained by the Flambeau River State Forest staff, 715-332-5271.

South Fork Flambeau River Camping

Smith Rapids Campground is the first campground downstream from the Round/Pike Lake headwaters. This 13-unit campground has grills, shelter, picnic tables, drinking water and vault toilets. The campground is also set up for equestrians and is adjacent to the enchanting Smith Rapids Covered Bridge. Tent and RV campsites are available. Fee required. The campground is maintained by the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest staff, 715-762-2461 or www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/rec/camping/cheq_17.html.

Flambeau River State Forest campsites located down river from the convergence of the South and North Forks of the river are exclusively for persons traveling by watercraft and may be used only for ONE NIGHT of camping. At each of the 3 sites located between The Forks and Hervas Camp Landing, a cluster of sites has been developed to provide room for two or three groups. All supplies must be transported by watercraft to the campsites and drive-up camping is not allowed. Each campsite has a table and fire ring. Pit toilets are located nearby. All sites are marked and easily seen from the river. There is no charge for use of these campsites. The canoe campsites are maintained by the Flambeau River State Forest staff, 715-332-5271.

TIMBER WOLF ADVENTURE RACE

April 26, 2008
Conner’s Lake Park, Flambeau River State Forest, Winter

Registration starts at 5:30 a.m. Pre-race meeting 6:30 a.m. Race starts at 7:15 a.m. The race is 8-10 hours in one of Wisconsin’s most primitive and pristine areas of vast forest land. The teams of two racers will experience physical and mental challenges throughout the course with biking, orienteering, canoeing, and more. Divisions include Male:Male, Female:Female, and Male:Female. The $75 registration fee includes canoe rental, T-shirt, Bag-o-swag, never ending plate of food after the race, and prizes for the top three winners of each division. There will also be a raffle of prizes at the end of the race. You can register for the race online at http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1489704.

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Website: http://timberwolfadventurerace2008.blogspot.com/

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