About Pfeiffer Lake
Number of accommodations: 8
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water Access
- Beach Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (60)
What Guests Are Saying
Pfeiffer Lake campground has seen significant improvements, making it a beautiful and peaceful place to camp, with many sites offering lovely lake views. While some guests experienced disturbances from other campers and noted the need for better-maintained hiking trails, the facilities, including clean restrooms and helpful staff, were generally praised. Some campers expressed disappointment over the absence of beach amenities and marked water sources, but overall, it remains a favored spot for nature lovers and families.
What Guests Are Saying
Pfeiffer Lake campground has seen significant improvements, making it a beautiful and peaceful place to camp, with many sites offering lovely lake views. While some guests experienced disturbances from other campers and noted the need for better-maintained hiking trails, the facilities, including clean restrooms and helpful staff, were generally praised. Some campers expressed disappointment over the absence of beach amenities and marked water sources, but overall, it remains a favored spot for nature lovers and families.
Review Summary
Liz N
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PFEI
The location is beautiful and ideal for swimming. It was close to the state hiking trail and Tower, MN with many things to do doing the day. However, our experience was significantly impacted by disruptive behavior from neighboring campers. Despite posted quiet hours and campground policies, there was persistent yelling and loud disturbances lasting until 2 a.m. on both nights of our stay. The noise could be heard throughout the entire campground and was accompanied by apparent intoxication. We were also informed that the individuals had a firearm, which made it unsafe to intervene or report the issue directly. Unfortunately, this behavior overshadowed what could have been an otherwise enjoyable stay.
Liz N
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PFEI
The location is beautiful and ideal for swimming. It was close to the state hiking trail and Tower, MN with many things to do doing the day. However, our experience was significantly impacted by disruptive behavior from neighboring campers. Despite posted quiet hours and campground policies, there was persistent yelling and loud disturbances lasting until 2 a.m. on both nights of our stay. The noise could be heard throughout the entire campground and was accompanied by apparent intoxication. We were also informed that the individuals had a firearm, which made it unsafe to intervene or report the issue directly. Unfortunately, this behavior overshadowed what could have been an otherwise enjoyable stay.
Deb W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PFEI
Caretaker was wonderful. Always hard at work improving the park. The mosquitos were beyond swarms was the only problem. But it is nature. Noticed beach no longer had buoys and there were no garbage bins. Budget cuts??
Deb W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PFEI
Caretaker was wonderful. Always hard at work improving the park. The mosquitos were beyond swarms was the only problem. But it is nature. Noticed beach no longer had buoys and there were no garbage bins. Budget cuts??
Cindy W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PFEI
Was very disappointed after camping here for years. Beach wasn’t mowed and no buoys out. Fire pits weren’t shoveled out. Sites not mowed and bathrooms were swept and stocked with toilet paper, but not cleaned.
Cindy W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PFEI
Was very disappointed after camping here for years. Beach wasn’t mowed and no buoys out. Fire pits weren’t shoveled out. Sites not mowed and bathrooms were swept and stocked with toilet paper, but not cleaned.
Bruce k
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PFEI
Overall the campground is very well kept. One thing we noticed is that many of the campsites the grass is very long and not kept up. It would be nice to see more of a sand beach put in at the swim area.
Bruce k
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PFEI
Overall the campground is very well kept. One thing we noticed is that many of the campsites the grass is very long and not kept up. It would be nice to see more of a sand beach put in at the swim area.
john k
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PFEI
We tent camped two nights at Pfieffer Lake. After searching the campground for water, and concluding that there was none, another camper told us that it was on the wall of an unmarked brown building near our campsite. Campgrounds always have the water marked with a sign. Not here.
There are no showers or flush toilets, and the campsites are not secluded enough to enjoy bathing outdoors.
The lake has no beach, grass to the water line, and a rocky bottom.
Toilets were clean with paper but no hand sanitizer.
Our reservation was marked wrong on the site post, but we couldn't ever find the host to make sure they didn't expect us to leave on the date shown.
john k
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PFEI
We tent camped two nights at Pfieffer Lake. After searching the campground for water, and concluding that there was none, another camper told us that it was on the wall of an unmarked brown building near our campsite. Campgrounds always have the water marked with a sign. Not here.
There are no showers or flush toilets, and the campsites are not secluded enough to enjoy bathing outdoors.
The lake has no beach, grass to the water line, and a rocky bottom.
Toilets were clean with paper but no hand sanitizer.
Our reservation was marked wrong on the site post, but we couldn't ever find the host to make sure they didn't expect us to leave on the date shown.
Location Pfeiffer Lake
Address:
Laurentian Ranger District
Aurora, MN, 55705
United States
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.
Pfeiffer Lake Campground is accessible via Highway 53, which is approximately 21 miles south in Virginia, Minnesota.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.7531 / -92.4722
Elevation: 443 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The campground is closed from November 1 to May 1.
- You must occupy your reserved site within 24 hours.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- No drinking water, garbage service, or toilet cleaning is available during winter.
Fees & deposits
- There is a $9.00 per day fee for an additional non-towed vehicle.
Safety & rules
- Fireworks are not allowed.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood to prevent the spread of pests; obtain firewood locally.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
