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Pfeiffer Lake

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USDA Forest Service
16Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
16Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

Overview 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 miles along the United States-Canada border. Visitors can find recreation opportunities year-round, including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.Recreation Pfeiffer Lake has many activities, fishing being one of the most popular. Panfish, bass, perch and walleye can be caught from the fishing dock or offshore, accessible via the facility's boat ramp. Canoeing and kayaking are also a favorite pastime. The picnic area is next to a grassy swimming beach and 3-mile hiking trail. Facilities The campground has 16 total campsites 8 reservable and 8 first-come, first-served campsites, some of which can accommodate RVs. The campground provides fire rings, tables, drinking water, vault toilets and a centrally located playground that offers children a great place to run off the day's energy.A campground host is on site to answer questions. Natural Features The campground sits in a forest of mixed hardwoods and pine and new pine and cedar have been planted.The lake is 57 acres and has an irregular shoreline great for exploring by canoe or kayak. The lake area is also a nesting place for loons and a habitat for other birds and wildlife. Nearby Attractions Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake accesses, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.Additional sites of interest

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 16 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
16
Vehicle limit
16
Vehicle length
4
Driveway entry
16
Shade
0

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Standard Nonelectric
16

Operator directions

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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

16 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
45 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 002
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 31 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
40 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 003
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 25 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
30 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 004
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 24 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
30 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 005
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
30 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 006
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
40 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 007
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 008
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
40 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 009
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
40 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 010
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Tent: 45 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Parallel
20 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 011
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
40 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 012
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 40 ft
Tent: 40 ft
Trailer: 40 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 013
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 30 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
30 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 014
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 45 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 45 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-In
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 015
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
35 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 016
PFEI
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Rv: 32 ft
Tent: 45 ft
Trailer: 20 ft
Numeric screening only
8 people
1 vehicles
Back-in
35 (raw length)
Not reported
Shade: Not reported

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