WANAKI LOOP
WANAKI LOOP
WANAKI LOOP

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

22 total sites

About Wanaki Loop

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 140, Loop: WANAKI LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 142, Loop: WANAKI LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 143, Loop: WANAKI LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 144, Loop: WANAKI LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 145, Loop: WANAKI LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 146, Loop: WANAKI LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 147, Loop: WANAKI LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 148, Loop: WANAKI LOOP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 150, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 151, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 152, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 153, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 154, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 155, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 156, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 157, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 159, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 160, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 161, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 162, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 163, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 164, Loop: Wanaki RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

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.

Review Summary

4.3
52 reviews
5
53.8%
28
4
30.8%
16
3
9.6%
5
2
3.8%
2
1
1.9%
1
Christopher Vacek

Christopher Vacek

May 30, 2024

5

Don't go here... I don't want to compete with you for a campsite. This is a great rustic campground with nice amenities. Great beach. We love it.

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MIKE G

Verified

July 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: WANAKI LOOP

5

love the bike trails
great shopping and resturants close by
bemidji has a great science center for kids
the grandkids loved it there

MIKE G

Verified

July 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: WANAKI LOOP

5

love the bike trails
great shopping and resturants close by
bemidji has a great science center for kids
the grandkids loved it there

John F

Verified

August 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 156, Loop: Wanaki

5

My favorite camping site. Have been going there for years but this was the first time back since the storm. Sorry to see the change to the Cass Lake Loop. Someone made a very bad decision there. The campground is starting to show its age but is still my favorite.

John F

Verified

August 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 156, Loop: Wanaki

5

My favorite camping site. Have been going there for years but this was the first time back since the storm. Sorry to see the change to the Cass Lake Loop. Someone made a very bad decision there. The campground is starting to show its age but is still my favorite.

Allen O

Verified

August 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 154, Loop: Wanaki

5

Great campground host, fine beaches, new vault toilets, roomy campsites and friendly people.

Allen O

Verified

August 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 154, Loop: Wanaki

5

Great campground host, fine beaches, new vault toilets, roomy campsites and friendly people.

Pamela L

Verified

July 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 159, Loop: Wanaki

4

We are a large family and have camped at Wanaki for 20 years in 3 or more campsites. We have always enjoyed the bike trails, visitor center, easy access beach, privacy, cleanliness, and quiet.

Pamela L

Verified

July 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 159, Loop: Wanaki

4

We are a large family and have camped at Wanaki for 20 years in 3 or more campsites. We have always enjoyed the bike trails, visitor center, easy access beach, privacy, cleanliness, and quiet.

Paula P

Verified

July 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 148, Loop: WANAKI LOOP

4

Very nice campground. Just irritated me that the bathrooms did not have hand soap or hand sanitizer. When I asked the campground host he said “usually it is brought in or left by the campers.”
Didn’t know I need to supply that for me n the other campers.

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.

Nearest town

Cass Lake, MN - 4.5 mi

About 7 min to downtown

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

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