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Pfeiffer Lake

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About

National Forest

Superior National Forest

Overview

Pfeiffer Lake Campground, located adjacent to it's namesake lake, is a small, peaceful and scenic facility in the Superior National Forest of Minnesota. The lake's healthy population of fish make it a favorite spot for anglers, and the swim beach, playground and picnic area provide fun for the whole family. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Recreation

Pfeiffer Lake has many activities, fishing being one of the most popular. Panfish, bass, perch and walleye can be caught from the fishing dock or offshore, accessible via the facility's boat ramp. Canoeing and kayaking are also a favorite pastime. The picnic area is next to a grassy swimming beach and 3-mile hiking trail.

Facilities

The campground has 16 total campsites 8 reservable and 8 first-come, first-served campsites, some of which can accommodate RVs. The campground provides fire rings, tables, drinking water, vault toilets and a centrally located playground that offers children a great place to run off the day's energy.A campground host is on site to answer questions.

Natural Features

The campground sits in a forest of mixed hardwoods and pine and new pine and cedar have been planted.The lake is 57 acres and has an irregular shoreline great for exploring by canoe or kayak. The lake area is also a nesting place for loons and a habitat for other birds and wildlife.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake accesses, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.Additional sites of interest

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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4 Reviews

marty L.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2022

Great little campground

Stayed 2 nights , would go back again.Camp hosts were great . Beautiful little lake. Awesome kayaking. Caught a few fish.

Sitewaterfront
Month of VisitOctober
m
Reviewed Sep. 24, 2022

Great Campground even when full

Stayed over Labor Day weekend for 4 nights, said it was full for reservations still was pretty quiet, excellent swimming areas and playground for kids, caught a few fish as well

Siteright by playground 9?
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Pfeiffer Lake by m , September 24, 2022
David H.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2022

Pfeiffer's Recreation Area, USFS

This is a very basic campground with vault toilets and drinking water available. About half the sites can be reserved on Recreation.gov.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Pfeiffer Lake by David H., August 21, 2022

Location

Pfeiffer Lake is located in Minnesota

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Virginia, Minnesota, take Highway 53 north for 21 miles to County Road 22. Turn onto County Road 22 and travel east for 10 miles. Turn south on Forest Road 256 and travel 1.2 miles to Pfeiffer Lake Campground.

Address

LAURENTIAN RANGER DISTRICT PFEIFEER LAKE CAMPGROUND 318 FORESTRY ROAD
Aurora, MN 55705

Coordinates

47.7530556 N
92.4722222 W

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