Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter, not a campground. No overnight camping is available. The shelter operates seasonally from May through September. Reservations are required and can be made through Recreation.gov. The facility opens for the 2026 season on May 22.
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:01AM CDT until July 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 90 F. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Northern Aitkin, North Cass, and Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Mille Lacs Band, Big Sandy Lake area and the Fond du Lac Band. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 12:07PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Maroon or Hazardous category. * WHERE...Northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Everyone is more likely to be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very heavy smoke is expected across the Arrowhead today, as large wildfires continue to spread. Hot temperatures, when combined with the air pollution, will exacerbate health impacts. A frontal boundary will then spread heavy smoke further south this evening into Wednesday morning, as it moves across northern and central Minnesota. The onset of smoke will be rapid. This boundary eventually passes through the Twin Cities and into southeastern Minnesota on Wednesday or Wednesday evening, bringing heavy smoke even further south. Additional rounds of heavy smoke are possible from Thursday through Friday morning across the alert area.
About
Norway Beach Picnic Shelter is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, located on the southern shores of Cass Lake in Chippewa National Forest. This large log shelter is a day-use facility designed for group gatherings such as family reunions, company picnics, and weddings. The shelter can accommodate up to 100 people and features electric outlets, picnic tables, grills, and access to potable water. The shelter sits at the edge of a forest of red and white pines with a white sand beach directly in front. Cass Lake, nearly 16,000 acres with 27 miles of forested shoreline, offers excellent boating, canoeing, water skiing, and swimming. Anglers can fish for walleye, Northern pike, perch, and trophy muskie. Star Island, located in the middle of Cass Lake, features six miles of hiking trails and contains 199-acre Lake Windigo. Nearby hiking and biking trails include the Migizi Bike Trail and Norway Beach Trail. The Norway Beach Visitor Center, a historic CCC-era building, offers interpretive programs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Note that this is a day-use facility only; those seeking overnight camping should look to the adjacent Norway Beach Campground Loop.
Directions
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 approximately 1/4 mile to a sign indicating a left turn to the Norway Beach Picnic Shelter.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (218) 335-8560 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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