Pfeiffer Lake
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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. Keep reading
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
The sites · 17
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfei | S&P Standard | management | — | — | |
| PFEI | 001 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 002 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | — | |
| PFEI | 003 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 004 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 005 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 006 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 007 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 008 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 009 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 010 | standard nonelectric | 14 ft | — | |
| PFEI | 011 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 012 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| PFEI | 013 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 014 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| PFEI | 015 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| PFEI | 016 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in MN-08. This member’s public-lands record →