Norway Beach Loop

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Chippewa National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Chippewa National Forest Fees: $21-$26/ night Season: May - September Status: closed Reservations: Call 1-877-833-6777 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)… 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 until the signs indicate the Norway Loop. Rules: Swimmers itch typically occurs each summer on Cass Lake. Make sure to towel dry or shower after leaving the water to reduce the risk of swimmers itch. Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/swimmersitch/faqs.html Phone: 21-835-4291 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232151 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Recreation.gov