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Cass Lake Loop

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 23, 2025 and operates through September 22, 2025. No reservations accepted; all sites are first-come, first-served.

About

Cass Lake Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. This walk-in only campground features 12 campsites accessible via a walking and biking path, making it ideal for tent campers seeking a more secluded experience. Each site has been updated with a large designated tent pad and can accommodate up to eight people. Some sites are fully accessible for people with mobility issues. The campground is located among a scenic forest of mature red and white pine on the banks of Cass Lake, 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. Visitors enjoy excellent boating and fishing opportunities, with anglers targeting 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, a monument to the craftsmanship of Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees, offers programs and displays depicting Dakota and Ojibway heritage and the area's flora and fauna.

Directions

From Cass Lake, Minnesota, take U.S. Highway 2 east for 4 miles to the entrance of Norway Beach Recreation Area. Turn left into the recreation area. Campsites are walk-in only, accessible via a walking and biking path.

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