Cass Lake Loop Campground

Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota

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As of September 2026, Cass Lake Loop Campground is a campground in Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota with 13 campsites. Cass Lake Loop Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Cass Lake Loop Campground is located at 47.3822° N, 94.6017° W.

Cass Lake Loop Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Cass Lake Loop Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Cass Lake Loop Campground

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restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography, stargazing.

About Cass Lake Loop Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Cass Lake Loop Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Cass Lake Loop Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Fee includes one camping unit (Tent) per site; additional units will be charged an additional fee. Walk-in only some sites can be accessed by boat.

Click here for more information on the Chippewa National Forest

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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Cass Lake Loop Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cass Lake Loop Campground?

Cass Lake Loop Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Cass Lake Loop Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Cass Lake Loop Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Cass Lake Loop Campground have?

Cass Lake Loop Campground has 13 campsites.