Cass Lake Loop

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family sites, two of which are accessible. Accessible vault toilets and a hand pump for water are also available.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 12 sites
Pets allowed: all 12 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 12 sites
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

Follow U.S. Highway 2 east of the city of Cass Lake for 4 miles to the entrance of Norway Beach Recreation Area.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

6 reviews

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John H

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Reviewed 7 years ago

We go there every year for a family reunion. Its one of the few places where you can camp almost to the water's edge. I have a 5th wheel, my brother tent camps. I was sorry to learn that the Forest Service is soon going to make this campground a walk-in only site. There are other campgrounds in the area but are some distance from the lake.

Thomas L

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Reviewed 7 years ago

I love the Cass Lake Loop. It is my very favorite of all the camp grounds I have ever stayed at. I heard roomer that you were going to make it a walk-in only. If this happens, I will be very sad and even cry. Please leave the campground the way it is. It is perfect in every way!! The fishing is awesome! Thank you for listening.

Carole D

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Reviewed 7 years ago

My experience at Cass Lake Loop for the last 30 years has been fabulous!! However because the idiots at the Forest Service decided to redo the campground last fall, I am unable to enjoy the beautiful place anymore. They closed off the campground to RV's & made it a walk-in (carry everything in-tents, gear, etc.) ONLY!!!

Rio D

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Reviewed 7 years ago

Beautiful view, great swimming fun family area.

Jeremy N

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Reviewed 7 years ago

The best sites on Cass Lake. Please do not change anything about this loop.

Ron M

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