Cass Lake Loop
Campground · Minnesota · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Leech Lake Reservation (D8)
- 12
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 1,333 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 12 bookable sites
- 13 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 3 accessible sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: CASS LAKE LOOP, S&P
Site types
- 12 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
13 campsites at Cass Lake Loop
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 009 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Lakefront | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | CASS LAKE LOOP | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | — | Lakefront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Standard S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Follow U.S. Highway 2 east of the city of Cass Lake for 4 miles to the entrance of Norway Beach Recreation Area.
47.38222, -94.60167 · 47°22'56.0"N 94°36'6.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 18°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 18 | 24 | 37 | 51 | 65 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 68 | 52 | 36 | 23 |
| Low °F | -4 | 0 | 15 | 29 | 42 | 53 | 58 | 56 | 47 | 34 | 20 | 6 |
| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Cass Lake Loop
- Can you reserve a site at Cass Lake Loop?
- Yes, Cass Lake Loop is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cass Lake Loop have?
- 13 sites in total, of which 12 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Cass Lake Loop?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cass Lake Loop.
- Are campfires allowed at Cass Lake Loop?
- Campfires are allowed at Cass Lake Loop. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Cass Lake Loop
- Norway Beach Loop 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wanaki Loop 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Norway Beach Picnic Shelter 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Pike Bay 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chippewa Loop 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bimijiwan Recreation Area 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Winnie Campground - USFS 13.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Star Island 2.1 mi · Facility
- Cass Lake Campground Loop 3.4 mi · Campground
- Wanaki Campground Loop 4.3 mi · Campground
- Lake Andrusia Boat Site 7.2 mi · Facility
- Bimijiwan (bi-mi-ji-wan) recreation area 7.2 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 218-835-4291
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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