Wanaki Loop
Wanaki Loop is a national forest campground in Minnesota. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 47.37861, -94.52139
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 218-835-4291
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Wanaki Loop
Overview Wanaki Loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, at the southern shores of beautiful Cass Lake in north central Minnesota. The campground is a perfect location for family camping, with 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 located within the campground. 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. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites. Flush and vault toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
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
- 256 designated routes (272 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Beach Picnic Shelter | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Water |
| 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 | 0.7 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.