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Mitchell KOA

Mitchell KOA, near Mitchell, South Dakota, is a friendly campground that caters to both RV and tent campers, making it a solid stop for anyone traveling through the area. With spacious sites that come with picnic tables and fire rings, it’s perfect for those cozy campfire evenings.

This place is known for its clean facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers that visitors rave about. One camper noted, “The bathrooms are colorful and the shower benches are nice,” highlighting the attention to detail that the staff puts into maintaining the grounds. Plus, there’s a pool and mini-golf for some extra fun, especially for families.

If you’re looking to explore, you’re just a stone's throw from the famous Corn Palace, a quirky local attraction that’s worth a visit. The campground also has a dog-friendly atmosphere, making it a great choice for those traveling with pets. Many guests appreciated the friendly staff, with one saying, “From the moment we arrived, the staff was helpful and friendly.”

While some campers mentioned that the tent sites are on a first-come, first-served basis, the overall vibe is welcoming and accommodating. Whether you’re just passing through or planning a longer stay, Mitchell KOA offers a comfortable and enjoyable camping experience.

Description

No one can visit Mitchell without seeing the world's only Corn Palace. Established in 1892 and at its present location since 1921, the structure is stripped each year and decorated anew with murals formed by thousands of bushels of corn, grasses, grains and other products celebrating South Dakota's bounty. The Corn Palace is mentioned in the book 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die. At the Dakota Discovery Museum, see historic American Indian beadwork and quillwork. Stop by the nearby Cabela's, just minutes away. Then return to your comfortable campground with Tent Sites, Camping Cabins and RV Sites up to 70 feet long. A pool, mini golf and bike rentals keep kids happy. After a stay here, you'll be rested and ready for the road.

Location

Mitchell KOA is located in South Dakota

Detail location of campground

Directions

3 miles east of Mitchell via I-90. Take Riverside Rd Exit 335 1/2 mile north, then 1/4 mile west on paved SD 38. GPS: N43.701646, W97.956645

Address

41255 South Dakota Highway 38
Mitchell, SD 57301

Coordinates

43.70178834 N
97.95668997 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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20 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2024

One of the better KOAs

Well-maintained facilities, the team was very friendly and helpful, and the location provides easy access to I-90 and downtown Mitchell. It's a great spot to spend a couple of nights recharging if on a long trip-- the 24-hour laundry room is a nice touch for that. Or use it as your base to check out the world-famous Corn Palace. The sites and roads have plenty of room to maneuver in and out of and if you don't book a site with sewer, the dump station is easily accessed. Also, even though you're close to I-90 and the campground is on SD 38, you don't really hear road noise so it's quiet for sleeping.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Ari A., September 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Ari A., September 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Ari A., September 8, 2024
Reviewed May. 30, 2024

Great

We just picked up our teardrop and this was our first stay on the way home. They could not have been more friendly and helpful. We got lucky making this our first. Bathrooms immaculate. Site level. Downwind from the cows wasn't always great but it got better. Definitely would stay again.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by John G., May 30, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2023

Good stop in an emergency

We were headed home from visiting our kids in Spokane and blew an engine on I-90. The tow truck driver helped up find this place, and towed both our Jeep and travel trailer 80 miles to get here. The manager helped us find a repair shop that only needed 3 days to find and replace the engine. This campground has lots of RV and tent sites. They have a pool, and mini golf. Mitchell is home to the Corn Palace. If you haven’t been there don’t go!

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Joel R., October 31, 2023
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Joel R., October 31, 2023
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Joel R., October 31, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2023

They pay attention to the details

Best KOA we’ve been at. The bathrooms are colorful and the shower benches are nice and the showers are rain shower heads. It was raining and the bathrooms were dry and clean. The shop was well stocked with needs and wants. We almost adopted the stray cat there too. Good luck Mr Fuzzy Popcorn!

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2023

RV Trip

We were passing through and needed a last minute place to stop. Mark was a very helpful host and takes the time to set you up in your spot. The entire team was very friendly. We also enjoyed the dog and kid friendly atmosphere.

Loved this place so much we stopped again on the way back!

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2023

Great! Will return!

Great location. Has golf and playground for the kids. They clean bathrooms after checkout time, at 11am. No assigned tent spots, but lots available and on nice grass, with tables and a firepit. This KOA has everything. Bathrooms are clean and have 3 stalls and showers. Staff stayed late to help others. Great spot!

Sitenot assigned
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Nadiya S., July 23, 2023
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Nadiya S., July 23, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 10, 2022

Great staff, awesome service!

From the moment we arrived the staff was helpful and friendly. After a long haul from Spearfish SD, in 50-60 mph gusts, it was nice to find some smiling faces and even better service.

SiteC22
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Brian B., September 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Brian B., September 10, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 3, 2022

Road Noise for Tents

Be aware that the tent sites are not assigned (staff called it ‘free form’). Since we got in late (9:00pm on Saturday) the only spots were next to the highway. Makes for a noisy night. But the firefly’s that live in the bushes there more than made up for it!! KOA facilities are fantastic. Staff was great. Will stay again, but will arrive earlier!

SiteTent Area
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 11, 2022

Very clean and friendly

Campground was very well kept. Staff was extremely nice and welcoming. Very nice playground and mini golf area for the kids. Showers and bathrooms were extremely clean and well kept.

Site16
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2021

Quiet and clean

Campground is about half a mile off the highway way. It was super quiet at night and had clean bathrooms.

SiteB21
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 2, 2021

Friendly staff

Great place to stay for a few days or just overnight, Jim and Jerry run a nice park… it is always windy here also

Sitec 11
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

Decent for a night

Pull through space was tight and not level. However, staff directed us to the space even in a thunderstorm.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2021

Clean, plenty of shade.

We stopped at the Mitchell KOA twice in 2020. It's located very close to the highway (tho no noise). Decent sized pull thru sites with lots of big shade trees. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Did not use the pool. Small camp store. Staff was very friendly. Cheapest KOA we have stayed in.

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

Mitchell KOA Journey

Sept 9-10, 2019 Wish we had stayed at Cabellas. OK for one night. Not friendly. Site B16 had electric, water, and sewer. $39,30 KOA rate. Elevation 1,310. Verizon 4G 4 bars. Wifi very good. Park has dump station, showers, flush toilets, pool, miniature golf, bike rental and laundry room. See RV Camping Journal for more details.

Address: 

41255 SD-38

Mitchell, SD 57301

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  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Annell N., August 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Annell N., August 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Annell N., August 23, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

Great overnight spot in SD

We stayed here in our way to southwestern SD. It’s your typical KOA experience. Nice staff and decent facilities. Not really close to much but only a short drive into Mitchell. There’s a small pool and a nice dog park. Many of the sites have large shade trees. Overall a pleasant experience.

Reviewed Dec. 2, 2019

Easy Park

This park had a beautiful layout we arrived late Host showed us to our spot Far enough off freeway no highway noise! Was beautiful surprise to see a farm surrounding us in the morning

  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Kathy F., December 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Kathy F., December 2, 2019
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018

Nice spot on way to Black Hills

Stayed at Mitchell KOA in our way to the Black Hills. Large, level sites. Pool and mini golf. I didn’t see it, but my wife and granddaughter said the shower on the women’s side was FANTASTIC! Nice dog run. And the Corn Palace!

Stopped at Mitchell KOA again this year when we had car problems on I-90. Spent 3 days stuck at the campground. Lucky they have nice shady sites, lots of room and a friendly staff. Unfortunately, they no longer have the nice shower my wife liked!

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  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by Joel R., October 16, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

nice friendly site

We did a one night stop and got a nice long pull through so no need to unhook the car and trailer. very dog friendly with a nice dog park area. surrounded by fields manager was very nice

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2017

Family Friendly Stop Over

We stayed at the Mitchell KOA one night as a stop over on our way to Custer, SD. The feature we liked best is that all RV, 5th Wheel/Camper sites are set up as pull through. We called while on the road to see if they had any open spots, and they got us in for the night:) The campground hosts were very welcoming and friendly. There is an outdoor pool, but it was pretty crowded (With temps in the 90's who could blame anyone!!!) and they have a cute little miniature golf course too!! This is a pet friendly place with a large fenced in area for your pets to play in. The only drawback we saw was the lack of trees for shade and privacy. You can literally shake hands with your next door neighbor while sitting at your picnic table.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by TyAnn J., August 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by TyAnn J., August 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Mitchell KOA by TyAnn J., August 23, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Mitchell KOA have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Mitchell KOA has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Mitchell KOA?

    Mitchell KOA allows vehicles up to 70 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Mitchell KOA?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Mitchell KOA, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Mitchell KOA have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Mitchell KOA does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Mitchell KOA?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.