Established Camping
Norway Beach Loop
Norway Beach Loop is located near Cass Lake in the Chippewa National Forest. The area features forested terrain with access to the lake's shoreline. Temperatures range from lows in the 50s to highs in the 80s during summer months. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Paul Bunyan State Trail and the Chippewa National Forest's hiking paths.
Description
Overview
Norway Beach Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the southern shores of 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, with a boat ramp 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
Norway Beach Loop offers numerous campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated 500 ft. from the banks of Cass Lake, in a forest of red and white pines. 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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (218) 835-4291.
Location
Norway Beach Loop is located in Minnesota
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 until the signs indicate the Norway Loop.
Coordinates
47.3786111 N
94.5213889 W
Detours Nearby
Stony Pt Resort and Campground
2 min away
Cass Lake Loop
3 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 11 min from Duluth
- 2 hrs 13 min from Grand Forks
- 2 hrs 22 min from Fargo
- 2 hrs 27 min from St. Cloud
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
