About Pfeiffer Lake
Number of accommodations: 8
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (30)
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
Sarah K
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PFEI
Clean, fun, nice campground. not sure what happened to the dumpster, however. Host site was set up, but a host was never present. other campers were good. Swimming was good and fishing was great!
Sandra K
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PFEI
Very relaxing campground. Loved being in my hammock listening to the loons.
Kristen S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PFEI
Sites are fairly private and we really enjoy the small campground.
Aaron K
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PFEI
Quite and comfortable camping site with clean amenities.
david w
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PFEI
very clean, well maintained park
Alicia K
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PFEI
We reserved our site in the spring and when we got there it was full. The host had forgot to put up the reserved sign. We drove 2 hours there and back for nothing.
robert u
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PFEI
28 foot by 12 inch round tree was on our tent pad site when we arrived. This was site 12 which I reserved 1 month in advanced. 1/3 of our site was non usable. The park ranger drove by slow and kept going and the campground host looked at the tree and said you have a tree down. All the campground said after this was you need to fill out a tag. This is the first time at a Federal campground I had to fill out my own tag. Always in the past at all other Federal campgrounds the tag was on the post already and said reserved. We left that next morning. Ended up setting the tent on a hill. This dead Birch tree could have come down on our tent.
Sarah K
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PFEI
Beautiful and quiet campground. we visit annually.
Ruby A
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PFEI
Nice relaxing remote campground.
Richelle C
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PFEI
This is very nice and fun for people who want to feel a more rustic camping. The campsites are large enough for those who use campers and it seems more camping places are dropping lawn space for tents, this lake still has sites that offer great tent space for the more adventurous types. There is fresh water to be had and the bathrooms are permanent "outhouses". The water is lovely and clear if you want a nice swimming lake for the family. The lake itself is small and best for the smaller boats. Water sporting is done on the lake, though not as often due to the space of it.
You will hear loons in the morning and evenings, may even see an eagle or two and some deer. There is a hiking trail around the lake.
I really like this place it can be peaceful and there are times it can be a little lively. It has never been outrageous or crazy.
This is the place for a more "disconnected" experience. the only power you will have is via vehicle or generator.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.7531 / -92.4722
Elevation: 443 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campground will be closed and gates typically will be locked November 1 through May 1. |
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There is no drinking water, garbage service or toilet cleaning in the winter season. |
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Additional fee for second vehicle (non-towed) is $9.00/per day. |
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The site must be occupied in the first 24 hours of reservation. |
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NO FIREWORKS. |
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Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. 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. |
