Pfeiffer Lake
- 17
- sites
- May, Jul–Sep
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 14 h ago
Is Pfeiffer Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Pfeiffer Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Post Wildfire Closures, Effective October 1, 2026
Agency closure covering Superior National Forest · Order 09-09-00-26-11 · USFS · Superior National Forest
Closure Notice for Public Safety – Laurentian District
Agency closure covering Laurentian Ranger District · USFS · Laurentian Ranger District
Forest Road Improvement Projects
Agency alert covering Superior National Forest · USFS · Superior National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 17 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,449 ft
- Near AuroraLaurentian Ranger District · Superior National Forest
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.
Local outfitters
- Piragis Northwoods Company30 mi away
- Lodge of Whispering Pines / Echo Trail Outfitters31 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- PFEIFFER LAKE SPUR CHiking0.2 mi
- The Road Side BoulderRock climbing5.5 mi
- Vermilion RiverRiver fishing8.2 mi
- Little Fork RiverCanoeing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Pfeiffer Site 1Camping · Next door
- Pfeiffer Site 2Camping · Next door
- Lake Vermilion Site 18Camping · ~18 min drive
- McKinley Park CampgroundCamping · ~18 min drive
- Lake Vermilion Site 5Camping · ~19 min drive
- Kabetogama State Forest - Wakemup Bay CampgroundCamping · ~21 min drive
- Lake Vermilion Site 4Camping · ~21 min drive
- Camp VermilionCamping · ~22 min drive
- Lake Vermilion Site 19Camping · ~23 min drive
- Lake Vermilion Site 1Camping · ~23 min drive
Best time to visit Pfeiffer Lake
Best months: May and July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
17° / -7°
7 wet
Feb
23° / -5°
6 wet
Mar
36° / 9°
7 wet
Apr
50° / 24°
8 wet
May
63° / 36°
12 wet
Jun
73° / 47°
13 wet
Jul
77° / 51°
12 wet
Aug
76° / 48°
11 wet
Sep
67° / 42°
11 wet
Oct
51° / 31°
11 wet
Nov
35° / 18°
9 wet
Dec
22° / 3°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tower 2s, MN, 9.2 mi away at 1,430 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Closures we've recorded since August 2026
Forest-wide Fire Restrictions
Superior National Forest · Order dated July 12, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Aug 25, 2026 · Forest Service
Pfeiffer Lake
17 sites for RV and tent camping