Superior National Forest, Minnesota
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 45 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups or flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 45 ft. Not listed: showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 17
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 45 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 1,460 ft
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 47.75306, -92.47222 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Jeanette Lake 27.4 mi straight-line
- Echo Lake (Minn) 28.9 mi straight-line
- Fenske Lake Campground 30.8 mi straight-line
- Birch Lake Campground 32.0 mi straight-line
- Whiteface Reservoir 32.8 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Tower 2S - 9.2 mi away, station at 1,430 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | -7 | 0.76 |
| Feb | 23 | -5 | 0.75 |
| Mar | 36 | 9 | 0.91 |
| Apr | 50 | 24 | 1.85 |
| May | 63 | 36 | 3.01 |
| Jun | 73 | 47 | 3.96 |
| Jul | 77 | 51 | 4.31 |
| Aug | 76 | 48 | 3.46 |
| Sep | 67 | 42 | 3.92 |
| Oct | 51 | 31 | 2.75 |
| Nov | 35 | 18 | 1.55 |
| Dec | 22 | 3 | 0.95 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated May 2, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.