Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
Campground · Minnesota · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Chippewa National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 100
- People per site
- 1,307 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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 are a wonderful setting for family reunions, company picnics or weddings.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 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.
Natural Features
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. 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
- 1 bookable site
- 2 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 2 sites for day use only
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: NORWAY BEACH PICNIC SHELTER, S&P
Site types
- 1 Group Picnic Area
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
2 campsites at Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | NORWAY BEACH PICNIC SHELTER | Group Picnic Area | — | — | — | 100 | 🐾 |
| Shelter S&P | S&P | Management | — | — | — | 100 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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 miles to a sign indicating a left turn to the Norway Beach Picnic Shelter.
47.37917, -94.52111 · 47°22'45.0"N 94°31'16.0"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, 4.4 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 Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at Norway Beach Picnic Shelter?
- Yes, Norway Beach Picnic Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Norway Beach Picnic Shelter have?
- 2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Norway Beach Picnic Shelter?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Norway Beach Picnic Shelter.
- Does Norway Beach Picnic Shelter have hookups?
- Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Norway Beach Picnic Shelter?
- Campfires are allowed at Norway Beach Picnic Shelter. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
- Norway Beach Loop less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wanaki Loop less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chippewa Loop 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cass Lake Loop 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Pike Bay 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bimijiwan Recreation Area 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Winnie Campground - USFS 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cass Lake Campground Loop 0.4 mi · Campground
- Wanaki Campground Loop 0.7 mi · Campground
- Star Island 3.2 mi · Facility
- Bimijiwan (bi-mi-ji-wan) recreation area 5.2 mi · Campground
- Lake Andrusia Boat Site 9.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 218-335-8560
- 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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