Contact Info
- Phone 1:
- 218-835-4291
Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 24
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, 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.
Basic Info
- Total Sites:
- 24
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.