Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 55
Amenities
Basic Amenities
- Drinking Water
- Flush Toilets
- Vault Toilets
Special Features
- Fishing
Additional Conveniences
- Boat Ramp
Details
Season
Open through Wed Sep 04 2013Location
Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
47.37861, -94.52139
47°22'43"N, 94°31'17"W
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.
Basic Info
- Total Sites:
- 55
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.