Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
Norway Beach Picnic Shelter is a national forest campground in Minnesota. Hookups: water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 47.37917, -94.52111
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 218-335-8560
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
Overview Norway Beach Picnic Shelter is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. The shelter and adjacent beach are a wonderful setting for family reunions, company picnics or weddings. 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 large log shelter can accommodate up to 100 people and is equipped with electric outlets, picnic tables and a grill. Flush toilets, outdoor showers and drinking water are provided. Natural Featu
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 257 designated routes (273 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanaki Loop | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Norway Beach Campground Loop | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Norway Beach Loop | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Cass Lake | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Cass Lake Campground Loop | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Chippewa Loop | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.