Can you reserve a site at Wanaki Loop?

Yes, Wanaki Loop is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Wanaki Loop have?

42 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Wanaki Loop?

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

Are pets allowed at Wanaki Loop?

Yes, pets are allowed at Wanaki Loop.

Wanaki Loop, Minnesota — 25 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Wanaki Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, at 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 located within the campground.

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. 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 campground offers single-family sites. Flush and vault 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 have lake views and are near the loop's sandy beach.

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

The facts

25 bookable sites
42 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: S&P, WANAKI LOOP, Wanaki

Site types

25 Standard Nonelectric
17 Management

Amenities

Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

42 campsites at Wanaki Loop

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 01:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
Standard S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
125	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
126	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
127	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	60 ft	8	🐾
129	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	60 ft	8	🐾
130	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	70 ft	8	🐾
131	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
131A	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
132	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	60 ft	8	🐾
133	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
134	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
135	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
136	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	60 ft	8	🐾
137	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
138	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	60 ft	8	🐾
139	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
140	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
141	WANAKI LOOP	Management	Back In	Gravel	Severe	50 ft	8	🐾
142	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
143	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
144	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
145	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
146	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
147	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
148	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
165	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
166	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
167	WANAKI LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
150	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
151	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
152	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
153	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
154	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
155	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
156	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
157	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
159	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
160	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
161	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
162	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
163	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
164	Wanaki	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾

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 Wanaki Campground.

47.37861, -94.52139 · 47°22'43.0"N 94°31'17.0"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, 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 Wanaki Loop

Can you reserve a site at Wanaki Loop?: Yes, Wanaki Loop is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Wanaki Loop have?: 42 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Wanaki Loop?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Wanaki Loop?: Yes, pets are allowed at Wanaki Loop.

Camping near Wanaki Loop

Norway Beach Loop less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Norway Beach Picnic Shelter less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Chippewa Loop 0.7 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 218-835-4291
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Wanaki Loop