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Robert B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PFEI
we used this campground for a launching point for the boundary waters and it worked great.
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About Pfeiffer Lake
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 mi along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
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002, Loop: PFEI
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005, Loop: PFEI
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006, Loop: PFEI
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008, Loop: PFEI
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010, Loop: PFEI
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011, Loop: PFEI
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012, Loop: PFEI
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016, Loop: PFEI
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002, Loop: PFEI
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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005, Loop: PFEI
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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006, Loop: PFEI
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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008, Loop: PFEI
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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010, Loop: PFEI
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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011, Loop: PFEI
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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012, Loop: PFEI
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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016, Loop: PFEI
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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Reviews
65 reviews
Summary
Pfeiffer Lake offers a beautiful and well-maintained campground, praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and spacious sites with great fishing opportunities. Many visitors enjoyed peaceful stays, with some highlighting the pleasant swimming conditions and the scenic landscape. While there were some concerns about noisy neighbors and maintenance of certain facilities, overall experiences were positive, with a strong desire to return.
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4.0
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Based on 65 reviews
5 stars
53.8% (35)
4 stars
18.5% (12)
3 stars
6.2% (4)
2 stars
12.3% (8)
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9.2% (6)
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Robert B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PFEI
we used this campground for a launching point for the boundary waters and it worked great.
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Travis K
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PFEI
Great place to getaway, beautiful landscape, and a pair of loons live on the lake , great to watch.. clean ..
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Travis K
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: PFEI
Great place to getaway, beautiful landscape, and a pair of loons live on the lake , great to watch.. clean ..
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Joseph K
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PFEI
Quiet and peaceful. The restrooms for the cleanest I've ever seen. Thanks
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Joseph K
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PFEI
Quiet and peaceful. The restrooms for the cleanest I've ever seen. Thanks
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jen l
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PFEI
We stayed in two campsites with our scout troop. The sites were well maintained and the perfect space. The pictures do a good job of showing what to expect at each campsite. The scouts went fishing and enjoyed cooking meals over the cookstove, since we were under high fire danger over the weekend. The scouts agreed that we would happily camp here again.
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jen l
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: PFEI
We stayed in two campsites with our scout troop. The sites were well maintained and the perfect space. The pictures do a good job of showing what to expect at each campsite. The scouts went fishing and enjoyed cooking meals over the cookstove, since we were under high fire danger over the weekend. The scouts agreed that we would happily camp here again.
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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.
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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.
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Location & Directions for Pfeiffer Lake
Laurentian Ranger District, Aurora, MN 55705 United States
Elevation: 443 ft
Getting There
From Virginia, Minnesota, take Highway 53 north for 21 mi to County Road 22. Turn onto County Road 22 and travel east for 10 mi. Turn south on Forest Road 256 and travel 1.2 mi to Pfeiffer Lake Campground.
Highway access
Pfeiffer Lake Campground is accessible via Highway 53, which is approximately 21 miles south in Virginia, Minnesota.
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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