Minnesota / Leech Lake Reservation / Cass County

Norway Beach Picnic Shelter

Closed — Closed for the season. The picnic shelter operates seasonally from mid-May through Labor Day. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance through Recreation.gov.

About

Norway Beach Picnic Shelter is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. The shelter and adjacent beach provide a wonderful setting for family reunions, company picnics, or weddings. The large log shelter can accommodate up to 100 people and is equipped with electric outlets, picnic tables, and a grill. Flush toilets, outdoor showers, and drinking water are provided on-site. The shelter is situated on the banks of Cass Lake, at the edge of a forest of red and white pines. A beautiful white sand beach lies in front of the shelter. Cass Lake is the largest of eight lakes that make up the Cass Lake Chain of Lakes, covering nearly 16,000 acres with 27 miles of forested shoreline and sandy beaches. 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. Hiking and biking trails are available in the area, including the Migizi Bike Trail and the Norway Beach Trail. Star Island, in the middle of Cass Lake, is a unique feature of the Chippewa National Forest with six miles of trails winding around the island. The Norway Beach Visitor Center is nearby, featuring a magnificent stone fireplace built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The town of Cass Lake is 4 miles west, offering restaurants, grocery stores, and other amenities.

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.

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