Can you reserve a site at Chippewa Loop?

Yes, Chippewa Loop is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Chippewa Loop have?

64 sites in total, of which 45 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Chippewa Loop?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Chippewa Loop?

Yes, pets are allowed at Chippewa Loop.

Chippewa Loop, Minnesota — 45 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Chippewa Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. The campground is a perfect location for family camping, with 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 enrollees. Educational programs and displays depict Dakota and Ojibwe heritage and the area's flora and fauna.

A variety of special events are held at the center throughout the year. A kid's fishing day is held in June, Bald Eagle Day is sometime in July, and Smokey Bear's birthday party is held in August. Interpretive programs are offered every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Facilities

The Chippewa Loop offers 46 campsites, some of which are available on first-come, first-served basis. Thirty of the sites are equipped with electric hookups. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of Cass Lake, in a forest of mature red and white pine trees. Some sites overlook the scenic lake.

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 is four miles west of the campground, offering restaurants, a bank, grocery and hardware stores, a movie theater and museum.

The facts

Season: 5/23/25 – 9/22/25 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
45 bookable sites
64 sites in total, including non-bookable
5 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: CHIP, MANAGEMENT SITES, S&P

Site types

45 Standard Electric
19 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

64 campsites at Chippewa Loop

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
079	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
080	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
081	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾
082	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
083	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
084	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	64 ft	10	🐾
085	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	47 ft	10	🐾
086	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	🐾
087	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	46 ft	10	🐾
088	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	🐾
089	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
090	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	♿ 🐾
091	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	63 ft	10	♿ 🐾
092	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	55 ft	10	🐾
093	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	10	🐾
094	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
095	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	61 ft	10	🐾
096	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	10	🐾
097	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	62 ft	10	🐾
098	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
099	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
100	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	56 ft	10	🐾
101	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
102	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
103	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	60 ft	10	🐾
104	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	58 ft	10	🐾
105	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	57 ft	10	🐾
106	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	54 ft	10	♿ 🐾
107	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	10	♿ 🐾
108	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾
109	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾
110	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
111	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
112	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
113	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
114	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
115	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
116	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
117	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
118	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
119	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
120	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
121	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
122	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
123	CHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
124	CHIP	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	10	🐾
109	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
110	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
111	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
112	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
113	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
114	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
115	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
116	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
117	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
118	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
119	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
120	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
121	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
122	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
123	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
124	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	Back In	Gravel	99 ft	10	♿
Standard S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

From Cass Lake, Minn., take U.S. Highway 2 east for 4 miles, to the Norway Beach Recreation Area. Turn left and follow the campground road until the signs indicate the Chippewa Loop.

47.38243, -94.50851 · 47°22'56.7"N 94°30'30.6"W

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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, 5 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 Chippewa Loop

Can you reserve a site at Chippewa Loop?: Yes, Chippewa Loop is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Chippewa Loop have?: 64 sites in total, of which 45 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Chippewa Loop?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Chippewa Loop?: Yes, pets are allowed at Chippewa Loop.
Does Chippewa Loop have hookups?: Electric.

Also listed by

Chippewa Loop also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Chippewa Loop's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Use Fee/ $26 Night

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Chippewa Loop

Norway Beach Picnic Shelter 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Norway Beach Loop 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wanaki Loop 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cass Lake Loop 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bimijiwan Recreation Area 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Pike Bay 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Winnie Campground - USFS 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wanaki Campground Loop 0.3 mi · Campground
Cass Lake Campground Loop 1 mi · Campground
Star Island 3.5 mi · Facility
Bimijiwan (bi-mi-ji-wan) recreation area 4.8 mi · Campground
Lake Andrusia Boat Site 9.4 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 218-335-8600
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Chippewa Loop