Available sites
22 total sites
RV Sites
About Wanaki Loop
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
22 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
22 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Heather H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 154, Loop: Wanaki
The site and lake were beautiful! The bike trail was nice, we rode to the visitors center and to the public beach areas. Camp host was great and super friendly. Bathrooms were maintained and clean.
Sherry R
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
Park is nice and they have good biking trails but the bathrooms are absolutely filthy!!
Heather H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 154, Loop: Wanaki
The site and lake were beautiful! The bike trail was nice, we rode to the visitors center and to the public beach areas. Camp host was great and super friendly. Bathrooms were maintained and clean.
Sherry R
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
Park is nice and they have good biking trails but the bathrooms are absolutely filthy!!
Thomas R
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
We love the closeness to the water, Campground host Rick very helpful and kind!
Thomas R
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
We love the closeness to the water, Campground host Rick very helpful and kind!
Tammy Myers
September 1, 2025
Ranger Rick did a really great job this year.. he was helpful and really worked hard to make this loop better..
We will be going back to this area ..the water is shallow so got my motor stopped up with weeds coming in but other than that I loved it!!? Thanks Rick for making our stray pleasurable...
Tom Myers
Chris G
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
great camground host.. great campground
Chris G
VerifiedNovember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
great camground host.. great campground
KAREN S
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: WANAKI LOOP
The Camp Host made our week! He was awesome. Very helpful and informative!. I hope he comes back. The camp ground ware great. Everything was clean, including the bathrooms. (compared to the previous year). We go annually.
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
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: October 23, 2026
Need help?
Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
Replies within minutes
From our Travel Guides
