Pfeiffer Lake Near Aurora, MN

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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 RV

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🚐 005, Loop: PFEI RV

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🚐 006, Loop: PFEI RV

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🚐 008, Loop: PFEI RV

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⛺ 010, Loop: PFEI Tent

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 011, Loop: PFEI RV

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🚐 012, Loop: PFEI RV

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🚐 016, Loop: PFEI RV

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🚐 002, Loop: PFEI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 005, Loop: PFEI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

🚐 006, Loop: PFEI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

🚐 008, Loop: PFEI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

⛺ 010, Loop: PFEI Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 011, Loop: PFEI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

🚐 012, Loop: PFEI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 016, Loop: PFEI RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

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65 reviews

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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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5 stars 53.8% (35)

4 stars 18.5% (12)

3 stars 6.2% (4)

2 stars 12.3% (8)

1 star 9.2% (6)

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July 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.

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Location & Directions for Pfeiffer Lake

Laurentian Ranger District, Aurora, MN 55705 United States

Elevation: 443 ft

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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.

Nearest town

Aurora, MN - 34 mi

About 42 min to downtown

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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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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