Norway Beach Loop
Norway Beach Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating and fishing opportunities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 50 |
| Host/management | 30 |
Site guide
50 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 024 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
| 025 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
| 026 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
| 027 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
| 028 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
| 029 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
| 031 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
| 033 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
| 034 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
| 035 | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 10 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
Norway Beach Loop offers numerous campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Chippewa National Forest |
| Fees | Use Fee/ $21 Night |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Cass Lake, Minnesota, take U.S. Highway 2 east for 4 miles to the Norway Beach Recreation Area. Turn left and follow the campground road until the signs indicate the Norway Loop.
| Nearest town | Cass Lake, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47.3786° N, 94.5214° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Ridge Top Outdoors ↗ | 16.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | KB RV Center Inc. ↗ | 16.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.9 mi |
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Explore
Video
Video of Norway Beach - Wanaki Campground Loop, MN from Teresa T.
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miNorway Beach Nature Trail1.7 mi trail · hiking
- 0.9 miMigizi Bike - Spur A ↗1.1 mi trail · hiking
- 3 miStar Island Hiking Trail F0.4 mi trail · hiking
- 3 miStar Island Hiking Trail E0.3 mi trail · hiking
- 3 miSoo Line Gia Snowmobile Trail ↗21 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3 miSoo Line ATV Trail ↗21 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
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
This campground sits inside Chippewa National Forest.
- inChippewa National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,598,139 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
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated 500 ft. from the banks of Cass Lake, in a forest of red and white pines. Cass Lake is the largest of eight lakes that make up the Cass Lake Chain of Lakes. The lake covers nearly 16,000 acres and has 27 miles of forested shoreline and sandy beaches.
Recreation
Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming. Anglers fish for walleye, Northern pike, perch and trophy muskie, with a boat ramp nearby. Star Island, in the middle of Cass Lake, is a unique feature of the Chippewa National Forest. Six miles of trails wind around the island, which is home to 199-acre Lake Windigo. Hiking and biking trails are available in the area, including the Migizi Bike Trail and the Norway Beach Trail. The Norway Beach Visitor Center is nearby. This building, with its magnificent fireplace, is a monument to the talents and craftsmanship of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrollees. Programs and displays depict Dakota and Ojibway heritage and the area's flora and fauna. Special annual events are held at the center, including a Kids Fishing Day in June, Bald Eagle Day in July and Smokey Bear's Birthday Party in August. Interpretive programs are offered Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Nearby
The town of Cass Lake, Minnesota is 4 miles west of the campground, offering restaurants, a bank, grocery and hardware stores, a movie theater and museum.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Norway Beach Loop?
Sites at Norway Beach Loop are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Norway Beach Loop?
Use Fee/ $21 Night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Norway Beach Loop?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Norway Beach Loop open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Norway Beach Loop have?
80 sites, including 50 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Norway Beach Loop?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Norway Beach Loop?
Flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Norway Beach Loop?
Yes, pets are allowed at Norway Beach Loop. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Norway Beach Loop?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Norway Beach Loop?
Cass Lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, water skiing and swimming. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Norway Beach Loop?
Cass Lake, Minnesota. The town of Cass Lake, Minnesota is 4 miles west of the campground, offering restaurants, a bank, grocery and hardware stores, a movie theater and museum.
Source: Getting there
What if Norway Beach Loop is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wanaki Loop (under 0.1 mi), Chippewa Loop (0.7 mi, partly first-come), and Cass Lake Loop (3.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby