Cass Lake Loop
Cass Lake Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. Visitors enjoy the area for its excellent boating and fishing opportunities.
More like this: reservable in Minnesota · pets allowed in Minnesota
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Tent-only | 12 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | Full | 8 / – | Yes | ||
| 002 | Back-in | Full | 8 / – | Yes | ||
| 003 | Back-in | Full | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | |
| 004 | Back-in | Full | 8 / – | Yes | ||
| 005 | Back-in | Full | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | |
| 006 | Back-in | Full | 8 / – | Yes | ||
| 007 | Back-in | Full | 8 / – | Yes | ||
| 008 | Back-in | Full | 8 / – | Yes | Yes | |
| 009 | Back-in | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 010 | Back-in | Full | Lakefront | 8 / – | Yes | Yes |
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 |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | Use Fee/ $14 Night |
| Accessibility | Sites 008, 010, 011 are listed accessible |
The campground offers several single-family sites, two of which are accessible. Accessible vault toilets and a hand pump for water are also available.
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 |
| Booking | WALK IN ONLY! |
| Fees | Use Fee/ $14 Night |
Weather by month
Getting there
Follow U.S. Highway 2 east of the city of Cass Lake for 4 miles to the entrance of Norway Beach Recreation Area.
| Nearest town | Cass Lake, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47.3822° N, 94.6017° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Ridge Top Outdoors ↗ | 12.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | KB RV Center Inc. ↗ | 13.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Chippewa National Forest/Cass Lake Campground
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miSoo Line Gia Snowmobile Trail ↗21 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.8 miSoo Line ATV Trail ↗21 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 2.2 miStar Island Hiking Trail I0.08 mi trail · hiking
- 2.3 miStar Island Hiking Trail B1.7 mi trail · hiking
- 2.3 miStar Island Hiking Trail C0.5 mi trail · hiking
- 2.4 miStar Island Hiking Trail D0.3 mi trail · hiking
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 located on the banks of Cass Lake, among a scenic forest of mature red and white pine. 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. A boat ramp is 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.
Guidebooks for Minnesota
We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cass Lake Loop?
Sites at Cass Lake Loop are reservable on Recreation.gov. WALK IN ONLY! Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cass Lake Loop?
Use Fee/ $14 Night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cass Lake Loop?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cass Lake Loop open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cass Lake Loop have?
13 sites, including 12 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Cass Lake Loop?
Cass Lake Loop is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Cass Lake Loop?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cass Lake Loop. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cass Lake Loop?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Cass Lake Loop?
Sites 008, 010, and 011 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Cass Lake Loop?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Cass Lake 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 Cass Lake 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