Pfeiffer Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pagePfeiffer Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
This campground is located on the north shore of Pfieffer Lake. It sites on sandy, rolling hills found north of the Laurentian Divide. Many sites offer scenic views of Pfeiffer Lake. The two backcountry sites on the lake are only accessible by water. Downloadable information and map.
Before you go
Season
May 9 – September 30
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Single Site: $18/night
Restrictions
Maximum of 9 people per site. There is space for 1 vehicle and 1 towed vehicle (such as a boat trailer). Additional vehicles at the site require additional half fee and must park on the spur. No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic. ATVs are not allowed.
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