Available sites
22 total sitesAbout Wanaki Loop
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (52)
What Guests Are Saying
Wanaki Loop is a beautiful campground known for its clean, clear swimming water and spacious sites, which are well-maintained for campers. Many visitors appreciate the excellent camp hosts who ensure cleanliness and provide helpful assistance. While weekends can be busy with noise from generators and boats, weekdays offer a peaceful experience, making it a popular choice for annual camping trips.
What Guests Are Saying
Wanaki Loop is a beautiful campground known for its clean, clear swimming water and spacious sites, which are well-maintained for campers. Many visitors appreciate the excellent camp hosts who ensure cleanliness and provide helpful assistance. While weekends can be busy with noise from generators and boats, weekdays offer a peaceful experience, making it a popular choice for annual camping trips.
Review Summary
Ruth A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 148, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
Weekend can be busy, noisy boats,and tight space but weekdays are quiet. Clean water to swim i
Clean water to swim in.
Robert D
VerifiedAugust 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
Enjoyed this campground alot. Enough that we changed sites 3 times during our stay! The first site was only available for 2 nights but it was a gem so we took it knowing we would have to move. The second site was shady and not ideal for solar, so we stayed there a couple of nights and then moved to a third site. The sites were nice and roomy for our class A. Lake access was good, not great. But the lake is gorgeous. Clear water, sandy bottom, shallow. We really enjoyed it alot.
Bill B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 152, Loop: Wanaki
We've been camping in the Wanaki Loop annually for many years. We choose that loop because we enjoy the sounds of nature, kids having fun camping and the overall quiet times versus electric/generator sites. We were very disappointed that there were several large RV/campers that ran their generators the majority of the time while we were there. It says on the website that generators are allowed but for short periods of time. If they need to have that kind of camping, they should go to the electric sites in one of the other loops (Norway or Chippewa).
On a positive note. Joyce was an excellent Camp Host. She keeps the bathrooms clean and is very attentive to the needs of the campers.
Nicholas M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 153, Loop: Wanaki
Very nice campground as always (25+ yrs), though the use of generators in a “non electrical loop” is getting out of hand. We choose the non electrical out of wanting to unplug and have peace and quiet. There are loops with electrical if you are a family that absolutely cant live without AC or your gaming systems. We saw a camper with a TV, box fan, and mini fridge. Stay at home if you cant live without that or feel the need it as a luxury while camping. Will still be coming back year after year, but this has started to be a drawback prior to not having any.
David O
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 151, Loop: Wanaki
Excellent time
No smoke
No bears
Fab weather
Restrooms/showers clean
Quiet neighbors
See you next year!!
Thomas R
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
Very nice, looks like that they have showers!
Lori H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 164, Loop: Wanaki
I accidentally chose the hottest week of the summer to spend at the Wanaki Loop but that didn’t stop me from having a wonderful time, the stunning beauty of my surroundings more than made up for it and the refreshing dips in beautiful and clear Cass Lake kept me sane. I wasn’t super happy with the condition of the restroom (only one toilet working) but it was not that big of a deal. Our campsite was perfect, the price very reasonable, and a good time was had by all! I will definitely go again.
Dusty M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 152, Loop: Wanaki
The camp sites and surrounding area are a national treasure. The camp host, Joyce is outstanding. The only suggestion I have is that it sure would be nice if the park service would start investing in the bathroom/shower facilities. They have been in need of refurbishing for years.
Crystal D
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 163, Loop: Wanaki
Stayed at site 163, we all of the nearby campsites were open but even if they had fellow campers we were far enough away that there wouldnt have been any sound issues. Took 90 seconds to walk to the lake, very clean and well maintained. The walking paths were beautiful, picnic tables set up in great condition and bathrooms were clean. Absolutely would return to this campground.
Linda V
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 150, Loop: Wanaki
Generators were allowed to run day and night. The campground host had a dog that barked at everyone and everything. The host durned their radio on before,7 Am and we could hear it at our campsite.
Location & Directions for Wanaki Loop
, Cass Lake, MN 56633 United States
Elevation: 398 ft
Getting There
From Cass Lake, Minn., take U.S. Highway 2 east for 4 mi, to the Norway Beach Recreation Area. Turn left and follow the campground road until the signs indicate the Wanaki Campground.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 2, which is approximately 4 miles from Cass Lake.
Policies & Rules
General
- Fee includes one camping unit (camper, RV, pop-up, family tent) per site; additional units will be charged an additional fee
- First-come, first-served sites may be available after the reservation season
- Click here for more information on the Chippewa National Forest
- Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.
- Northern Minnesota is home to black bears. Campers must keep coolers and other bear attractants locked inside hard-sided campers or in vehicles when not attended, including overnight. Black bears are present and active within the campground area. Feeding any wildlife, including hanging bird feeders, is strictly prohibited.NEW FOR 2025: Chippewa National Forest Campground Food Storage Order
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Last updated: October 23, 2026