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.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 11 at 9:08PM CDT until July 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Southern Lake, Southern Cook, North Cass, South Itasca and Carlton and South St. Louis. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent. * IMPACTS...The rapid spread of any fires may occur due to the forecast weather conditions and dry fuels per guidance from local land management agencies.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 9:05PM CDT until July 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 9:05PM CDT until July 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, Hinckley, Lena Lake, East Lake and, Big Sandy Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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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