Pfeiffer Lake
Tower, Minnesota · 1,463 ft · In Superior National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,463 ft (446 m)1,463 ft446 m
Sites16
Pfeiffer Lake lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 8 people
- 002Standard · up to 8 people32 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people
- 004Standard · up to 8 people
- 005Standard · up to 8 people
- 006Standard · up to 8 people
- 007Standard · up to 8 people
- 008Standard · up to 8 people
- 009Standard · up to 8 people
- 010Standard · up to 8 people14 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Amenities
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- Drinking water
- Reservations
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About
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
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Cell service
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Cell service at Pfeiffer Lake: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy, 9% chance of rain53°32°
- ThuMostly Cloudy, 14% chance of rain55°32°
- FriChance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny, 46% chance of rain48°27°
- SatSunny58°36°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain65°35°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Pfeiffer Site 1
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Tower
Pfeiffer Site 2
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Tower
Big Rice Lake
Campground · 3.6 mi · Mountain Iron
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 11 mi
Camp site
Tower, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Tower, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
- 13 mi
Camp site
Tower, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Tower, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Tower, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
- 14 mi
Camp site
Tower, MN · On U.S. Forest Service land · Superior National Forest
Location and contact
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