Local Area

South Fork is nestled between the towns of Phillips and Park Falls in Fifield Township directly off of State Highway 13. It borders the South Fork of the Flambeau River, one of Northern Wisconsin's premier wild rivers. The river is a major life force of the forest and along its tree-lined shores one can see white-tailed deer, wolves, raccoon, black bear, otter, bald eagles and ospreys. The name Flambeau means "flaming torch." This name originated in the 1600's after early French explorers came upon Indians fishing the river at night with the aid of firebrands held aloft on sticks. The North and South Forks of the Flambeau River combine within the forest to provide over 75 miles of nearly uninterrupted natural beauty.

The Flambeau River is one of the few remaining "white water" streams and is widely known as an excellent canoe/kayaking trail and one of the best white water trips in the Midwest. The South Fork Flambeau stretch of river is wild, with a considerable amount of whitewater in the spring - some of which can challenge even veteran canoeists. The South Fork Flambeau is virtually all wilderness with very little development and boasts good water quality with many rapids and outstanding fishing. It remains one of the few stretches of wild river in Wisconsin. This river gives ample opportunity for canoeing enjoyment for both novice and expert.

Hunting in the area is sure to provide you with a rewarding experience. The vast public lands with low competition from other hunters offer ideal hunting conditions. Park Falls boasts the most habitats for ruffed grouse anywhere and is widely known as the "The Ruffed Grouse Capital of the World" but the wildlife includes many other species of birds and animals as well. The area is home to many different types of animals and birds such as black bear, whitetail deer, timber wolves, coyotes, snowshoe hare, badger, fisher, porcupine, and raccoon, as well as loons, hawks, owls, bald eagles, osprey, great blue herons and many types of ducks and geese. The area forests offer some of the best hunting in the state!

Snowmobiling and ATV enthusiasts will enjoy hundreds of miles of groomed trails and 200 inches of snow annually, which help to make these trails some of the finest in Wisconsin. Price County is blessed with more than 300 miles of trails, 147,000 acres of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, 28,500 acres of State Forest land, 90,000 acres of County Forest land, and 6 county parks. For the ATV enthusiast, the Flambeau Trails system is an interconnecting network of trails consisting of approximately 55 miles. The trails vary in length from less than 1 mile to over 23 miles. Many lakes, streams and the South Fork of the Flambeau River are accessible from the Flambeau Trails.

Fishing the Flambeau River is world renown! The North and South Forks of the Flambeau River offer Lake Sturgeon, Muskie, Walleyes and smallmouth Bass. Our large number of lakes, streams and ponds also offer a good source of Bass, Brown, Brook and Rainbow Trout. This area is home to an abundance of premier fishing lakes filled with Northern Pike, Bass, Muskie, Walleyes, and many varieties of panfish. Excellent catches await the knowledgeable angler.

Hiking offers an excellent chance to get out there and really "commune with nature." Many miles of trails are closed to motorized use and offer an excellent chance to enjoy the peaceful serenity of our northwoods. Numerous trails offer a short hike or a chance to enjoy a lengthier backpacking trip from all day to several days with camping along the trails in the adjacent County, State and Federal forests. Northern hardwood species such as sugar maple, red maple, yellow birch and white ash dominate the forest, which creates a spectacular fall display.

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