Pfeiffer Lake

**Location & Access:** Pfeiffer Lake is a 60-acre lake located 10 miles west of Tower in St. Louis County's Superior National Forest. The site features a concrete boat ramp providing easy access for canoes, kayaks, and small motorboats. From Virginia, Minnesota, take Highway 53 north for 21 miles to County Road 22, head east for 10 miles, then south on Forest Road 256 for 1.2 miles to the campground.

**Facilities & Recreation:** This peaceful, scenic facility offers a full range of amenities including a US Forest Service Campground, sandy swim beach, picnic area, and fishing pier. The lake is surrounded mostly by public land, making it ideal for paddlers seeking a quiet, accessible paddling experience. Canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the lake, alongside fishing for panfish, bass, perch, and walleye. Reservations are available for campsites, and the facility accepts Golden Age and Access Passports.

**What to Expect:** This is a family-friendly, well-maintained access point suitable for beginner to intermediate paddlers. The calm, protected waters and modest size make Pfeiffer Lake ideal for leisurely day trips or multi-day camping adventures. Cell service is available at the facility, and amenities include drinking water, fire pits, firewood, and picnic tables.

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,...

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
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

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