About Wanaki Loop
Number of accommodations: 22
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (41)
What Guests Are Saying
Wanaki Loop campground received high praise for its friendly and helpful camp host, Rick, who enhanced the overall experience for many visitors. The campground itself is noted for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and proximity to a beautiful beach, making it a favorite for annual trips. However, some reviews pointed out that the restroom facilities were in need of maintenance, with issues reported regarding cleanliness and functionality.
What Guests Are Saying
Wanaki Loop campground received high praise for its friendly and helpful camp host, Rick, who enhanced the overall experience for many visitors. The campground itself is noted for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and proximity to a beautiful beach, making it a favorite for annual trips. However, some reviews pointed out that the restroom facilities were in need of maintenance, with issues reported regarding cleanliness and functionality.
Review Summary
Glenn S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
My first time to this campground and I had heard so many good things from a friend who had visited this location about 20 years ago over the course of several summers. The location is awesome with the access to Cass Lake with mature trees in a forest setting. However, it appears there are several permanent residents located within the park that was reflected in the amount of items stored at their campsite and by "their" beach. All of the trails we walked along had trash beside them which is something I have never seen to this level in a national park. I stopped to use a restroom and there was a used hypodermic needle floating in the toilet and noticed in the trash there was other drug paraphernalia located there as well. I started looking closer during our visit and there was similar items in other bathrooms close to our site. I have traveled and camped all across the United States and National Parks have always been a safe place to recreate in a clean and well kept environment. Sad, but not the case here. Not sure what to think. Went there with my grand children and wouldn't take them back to that environment.
Glenn S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
My first time to this campground and I had heard so many good things from a friend who had visited this location about 20 years ago over the course of several summers. The location is awesome with the access to Cass Lake with mature trees in a forest setting. However, it appears there are several permanent residents located within the park that was reflected in the amount of items stored at their campsite and by "their" beach. All of the trails we walked along had trash beside them which is something I have never seen to this level in a national park. I stopped to use a restroom and there was a used hypodermic needle floating in the toilet and noticed in the trash there was other drug paraphernalia located there as well. I started looking closer during our visit and there was similar items in other bathrooms close to our site. I have traveled and camped all across the United States and National Parks have always been a safe place to recreate in a clean and well kept environment. Sad, but not the case here. Not sure what to think. Went there with my grand children and wouldn't take them back to that environment.
Janet E
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
Nice campsites. The restrooms were clean.
Janet E
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
Nice campsites. The restrooms were clean.
Megan T
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
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Megan T
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
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Robert B
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 148, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
It was great to be back at Wanaki again.i had a 6yr hiatus. Back again in 2020 Lord willing.
Robert B
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 148, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
It was great to be back at Wanaki again.i had a 6yr hiatus. Back again in 2020 Lord willing.
Jules S
September 4, 2018
This place should be packed I don't understand why there aren't more people here come far and wide to spend many days so relaxing
Emily Houchin
August 20, 2018
I enjoyed it. Till the kids with the double lot started screaming all the time for no reason, than those kids started going to campsite asking people how long they are staying ect. People were driving way to fast around the loops. Especially for having kids and people walking and riding bikes around the loop.
Showers we're very Rusty and seems they need a very very good scrubbing. Bathrooms we're good but the air dryers sucks. Don't even get all the water off my hands.
Location Wanaki Loop
Address:
Cass Lake, MN, 56633
United States
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.
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 2, which is approximately 4 miles from Cass Lake.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.3786 / -94.5214
Elevation: 398 feet
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: June 3, 2026
