About Star Island
Located in the middle of Cass Lake, Star Island is one of the unique features of the Chippewa National Forest. Named for its star shape, "Star Island" is the largest of four islands in Cass Lake. Star Island has over eight miles of shoreline and encompasses 980 acres of both public land and private homes. Six miles of trails wind along the high banks and deep woods of the island, providing opportunities for hiking and nature study. Star Island Campground is located on the southwest shore of the island. Campers must provide their own water and pack out any refuse. Lake Windigo sits inside Star Island. Lake Windigo's special location earned it a notation with "Ripleys Believe It or Not". | [Map](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1164843.pdf) [Informational Flyer](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1164842.pdf)
- Season: January - December
- Managed by: USFS - Chippewa National Forest
- Where: 2 mi northeast of Cass Lake, MN · 47.40701, -94.57501
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Island Hiking Trail A | Hiking | at camp | 3.8 mi |
| Star Island Hiking Trail B | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Star Island Hiking Trail C | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Star Island Hiking Trail D | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Star Island Hiking Trail I | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Star Island Hiking Trail | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.7 mi
Propane: 13.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Campsite · 2 mi NE of Cass Lake 0 mi
- Dispersed spot · 3 mi NE of Cass Lake 0.6 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi E of Cass Lake 1.9 mi
- Cass Lake Loop 2.1 mi
- Cass Lake Area 2.8 mi
- Norway Beach Picnic Shelter 3.2 mi