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Price
$14 - $21/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
22 campsites
Season
Open May 23, 2025, t...
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Unknown
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Price
$14 - $21/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
22 campsites
Season
Open May 23, 2025, t...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Tent campers who can arrive early on a weekday will have a real shot at a lakefront site. The sandy beach, boat ramp access to Star Island, and paved Migizi Trail make this a strong base for families mixing swimming, fishing, and biking across a long summer weekend.
No reservations and 12 walk-in sites means July and early August arrivals without a backup plan risk getting shut out. No potable water on-site is a real inconvenience, and anyone needing RV hookups won't find them here at all.
Reference information about Cass Lake Campground Loop sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><strong>WALK IN ONLY! </strong>Cass Lake loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, located on the shores of Cass Lake. The 12 campsites in this loop are accessible via a walking and bicycling path. Each site has been updated with a large designated tent pad and can accommodate up to eight people. There are sites that are fully accessible for people with mobility issues within this loop.</p><p>NO RESERVATIONS | <a href="https://usfs-public.box.com/s/i7s40gbeq45dsqdg2znmej5ypud8druc">Site Map</a></p>
The elevation is 1,300 ft. The campground, one of four in the Norway Beach Recreation Area, has a single loop on the southern shore of Cass Lake. It offers a well-rounded family oriented camping experience. Check fee board for the schedule of activities offered such as interpretive programs and special events. Varius pine trees, spruce, oak and maple provide ample shade. Several campsites are located on lake shore, which also provides for mooring boats. These campsites fill up fast. The campground's boat ramp provides access to the interesting Star Island. Located in the middle of Cass Lake, Star Island is one of the forest's unique features. Six miles of trails wind around the island and the 199-acre Lake Windigo. Once advertised as a "curative place," Star Island receives accolades from its visitors. A must visit is the Norway Beach Visitor Center. This building, with its magnificent fireplace, is a monument to the talents and craftsmanship of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrollees. Programs and displays in the Visitor Center depict Dakota and Ojibwe heritage, CCC contributions, and the area's flora and fauna.
Open May 25 through September 5
Cass Lake is 15,596 acres. The beach, large and sandy, is located behind the visitors center. Hiking: Nature trail meanders throughout Norway Beach Recreation Area (foot and mountain bike) Migizi Trail (paved - foot and mountain bike) - 3 miles. Connects to a network of city, county and Forest Service trails Fishing: Northern and Muskie pike, perch, and walleye
Cass Lake is 15,596 acres. The beach, large and sandy, is located behind the visitors center.
The parking aprons are gravel.
From Cass Lake, MN, take US Rt. 2 east 3.7 miles to Norway Beach Recreation Area sign. Turn left and go 0.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left and go 0.2 miles to another [small] campground sign. Turn left and go 0.2 miles to campground.
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Summer brings the best conditions, with daytime highs around 70-80°F and cool nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s. This is peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing for walleye and pike. Wildflowers bloom and daylight stretches long. July and early August draw the biggest crowds, so book walk-in sites early or visit in early June or late August for quieter stays. The campground sees visitors in shoulder seasons too, though facilities may not all be open.
Peak season for swimming, boating and fishing; best camping conditions in summer months.
Cass Lake Loop is a walk-in only campground within the Norway Beach Recreation Area, located on the southern shore of Cass Lake in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota. The campground has been updated recently, with 12 campsites equipped with large, designated tent pads. "There are sites that are fully accessible for people with mobility issues," making it more inclusive for all visitors. Each site can accommodate up to 8 people. There are 22 combined sites available in the Norway Beach area, with amenities like picnic tables and grilles on each site. A sandy beach is situated behind the visitor center, enhancing the recreation experience.
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