Reservations are available at Mitchell KOA, and same-day calls have landed travelers a spot for the night, making it a reliable pull-off along I-90 for anyone crossing South Dakota. The campground sits on SD-38 southeast of campgrounds around Mitchell, close enough to the interstate for convenience but far enough that road noise stays minimal. Multiple reviewers note that despite the highway proximity, sleeping is quiet. The surrounding farmland adds some context to that: waking up with fields on the horizon is a common experience here, though so is the occasional downwind drift from nearby cattle.
RV travelers will find the layout accommodating. All RV sites are pull-through, and the campground handles rigs up to 70 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer. Lane N. describes "decent sized pull thru sites with lots of big shade trees," which addresses one of the few complaints in early reviews about lack of shade. Sites are level and roads through the campground give large rigs room to maneuver without difficulty. A dump station is available for those who don't book a sewer site.
Tent campers have six designated sites on grass, each with a table and fire ring. Amenities across the campground include an outdoor pool, miniature golf, a playground, bike rentals, and a small camp store. The 24-hour laundry room gets specific mention from campers on extended road trips. Bathrooms are cleaned on a regular schedule and consistently draw positive comments. Ari A. notes the campground works well for "a couple of nights recharging if on a long trip."
Staff friendliness comes up repeatedly across reviews spanning several years, and the campground has stayed well-maintained through that stretch. Verizon users report four bars of 4G signal, and the onsite WiFi gets solid marks. The campground is open May 1 through early November, and pets are welcome with a large fenced dog run on the property. Mitchell's Corn Palace is a short drive away, giving travelers a reason to linger a day longer than planned.
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.
Map & DirectionsMitchell KOA is located in South Dakota near Mitchell
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
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/4/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/4/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/4/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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
Drive Time
- 57 min from Sioux Falls, SD
- 2 hrs from Sioux City, IA
- 3 hrs 19 min from Omaha, NE
- 3 hrs 35 min from Grand Island, NE




























