rickarick,

I direct a camp adventure program in the area. We ran 36 wilderness trips (over 500 kids) in this area last summer, and I can assure you that you will find plenty of good paddling. There is river canoeing above and below the lake, with camping possible on the stretch of the Flambeau just upstream of the lake. No rapids up there though. The section below the dam (downstream of the TFF) has some fun little whitewater and good fishing, but no legal camping. For the best whitewater WITH camping, you should look at the stretch of the Flambeau south of Park Falls in the Flambeau River State Forest. There is some beautiful paddling between Hwy W and Beaver Dam landing that would definitely fit what you're describing. If you are interested in lake paddling (boundary waters-ish) than the TFF is great. Just pay attention to wind and boats. Its a big lake and can get scary fast if you're in the wrong place. Glad to answer more specific questions if you have any.