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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
