Pfeiffer Lake

Pfeiffer Lake Campground, located adjacent to its namesake lake, is a small, peaceful and scenic facility in the Superior National Forest of Minnesota. The lake's healthy population of fish makes it a favorite spot for anglers, and the swim beach, playground and picnic area provide fun for the whole family. Superior National Forest, in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, spans 150 miles of 3 million acres along the United States-Canada border, with recreation year-round including travel in the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Fishing is one of the most popular activities here. 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. The campground has 16 total campsites, 8 reservable and 8 first-come, first-served, some of which can accommodate RVs. It 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. 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. Farther afield, the national forest holds 77 lake accesses, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches, 22 picnic areas and three scenic byways.