Pfeiffer Lake
Superior National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: AURORA, MN, MN
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (30 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pfeiffer-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Small, peaceful scenic facility in Superior National Forest with a healthy fish population, swim beach, playground, and picnic area. Google reviewers praise clean facilities, immaculate vault toilets, nice trails, and beautiful lake views.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Eastern Chipmunk, Black-capped Chickadee, Hermit Thrush, Cedar Waxwing, and Common Garter Snake observed within 8km.
Insider tips for Pfeiffer Lake: Bring your own firewood and extra toilet paper as backup Request site 10 or similar lakeside sites with steps down to water for best views Book early — federal campground fills quickly
Skip Pfeiffer Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You have heavy mosquito sensitivity — Google reviewers reported lots of mosquitoes on hiking paths. You prefer developed facilities — vault toilets only, no running water at sites.
Best time to visit Pfeiffer Lake: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as it is a federal campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Jeanette Lake (COOK,, MN), Echo Lake (Minn) (COOK, MN), Fenske Lake Campground (ELY, MN), Birch Lake Campground (ELY, MN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pfeiffer Lake
Cell signal at Pfeiffer Lake (AURORA, MN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring your own firewood and extra toilet paper as backup
Request site 10 or similar lakeside sites with steps down to water for best views
Book early
federal campground fills quickly
Campground operates year-round, though booking early is essential as it is a federal campground.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Superior National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Superior National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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