Best Cabin Camping near Madison, SD

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Best Cabin Sites Near Madison, SD (16)

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    1. Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

    29 Reviews
    59 Photos
    134 Saves
    Canistota, South Dakota

    A popular destination for boaters, paddlers, and water skiers, Lake Vermillion is a 512-acre artificial reservoir on the East Fork of the Vermillion River. Both the river and the lake are named for the red quartzite stone found along the river’s banks. Lake Vermillion is popular with area anglers for its abundance of walleye, bluegill, crappie, and northern pike. Two boat ramps provide easy access for fishing on the lake, as well as putting in other recreational watercraft. There are plenty of onshore activities at Lake Vermillion as well, with various sports fields, horseshoe pits and a short nature trail, all located within the lake’s camping and picnic areas. The year-round campground at Lake Vermillion, just 30 minutes west of Sioux Falls, features more than 90 tent and RV campsites in three areas, on the northwest and northeast shores of the lake. Most sites are equipped with electrical hookups, and all include picnic tables with sun shades, and fire pits with grills. There are also four rustic, walk-in tent sites, two ADA accessible sites, and seven camping cabins. All camp areas have water faucets, and access to flush restrooms, vault toilets, and showers; a dump station is located near the campground entrance. The West Campground also has a kid’s play area, picnic area, swim beach and fishing dock. Campsite rates are $17–$21/night, plus entrance fee; cabins are $45/night.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $55 / night

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    2. Sioux Falls KOA

    25 Reviews
    56 Photos
    83 Saves
    Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Sioux Falls Yogi Bear

    19 Reviews
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    47 Saves
    Brandon, South Dakota

    For over 25 years our Family Owned and Operated, Award Winning South Dakota campground and RV Park, has offered some of the best family camping and entertainment in the Sioux Falls, SD region. Our city close and country quiet South Dakota campground is the perfect environment to share fun, family, friends and even some Pic-A-Nic Baskets. We have a list of amenities and planned activities that satisfy any vacation style. Check out our blog for useful tips and also check out campjellystone.com and be sure to visit our onsite corn maze open from Late August to the end of October! Please visit us soon and make your reservation for upcoming weekends and holidays today as the best spots always go first! Whether you are enjoy one of our cabin rentals, RV Sites or camping in a tent spot, you will always find great accommodations, first rate amenities, and fun family activities. Thank you for visiting our site, and we hope to see you soon!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 - $200 / night

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    7. Ingalls Homestead

    7 Reviews
    54 Photos
    36 Saves
    Lake Preston, South Dakota

    Camp on the Open Prairie Camping at Ingalls Homestead is a unique way to experience the prairie. All sights are located on the land Charles Ingalls homesteaded. With just a handful of sites - 4 covered wagons, 1 bunkhouse, 4 RV sites, and tent camping - the prairie doesn't feel crowded.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
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    8. Mitchell KOA

    20 Reviews
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    40 Saves
    Mitchell, South Dakota

    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.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Campground 2 — Oakwood Lakes State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Campground 2 — Oakwood Lakes State Park
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    9. Campground 2 — Oakwood Lakes State Park

    5 Reviews
    8 Photos
    3 Saves
    Bruce, South Dakota

    Shaded campgrounds and picnic areas complement the park's excellent swimming and boating facilities. The park was once used as a summer camp and an annual gathering spot for American Indians. Later, Samuel Mortimer arrived in 1869 and built the log cabin that still stands at the park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $26 - $55 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Campground 1 — Oakwood Lakes State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Campground 1 — Oakwood Lakes State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Campground 1 — Oakwood Lakes State Park
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    10. Campground 1 — Oakwood Lakes State Park

    5 Reviews
    9 Photos
    Bruce, South Dakota

    Shaded campgrounds and picnic areas complement the park's excellent swimming and boating facilities. The park was once used as a summer camp and an annual gathering spot for American Indians. Later, Samuel Mortimer arrived in 1869 and built the log cabin that still stands at the park.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $26 / night

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Recent Cabin Reviews in Madison

181 Reviews of 16 Madison Campgrounds


  • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisades State Park Campground
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Palisades State Park Campground

    beautiful area, clean campsite

    This was a wonderful spot.  Lots of really nice short hikes down by the water which was really beautiful with the cliffs on the water.  Sites were very nice and clean.  We were able to get a site on a Friday night last minute by calling ahead.

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell KOA
    Sep. 8, 2024

    Mitchell KOA

    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.

  • L
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    Aug. 3, 2024

    Palisades State Park Campground

    New King section open in Palisades

    Totally new entrance with easy access to new section that will handle larger RVs with toads. Open area with no shade but easy placement for satellite reception on RV or ground. New hard surface roads with gravel sites.

  • Nathan L.
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    Jul. 18, 2024

    Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

    Nice little nook with lots of cover!

    This campsite was great! We had a tent site, number 24, and it was tucked into the woods but still close to the parking lot!

    The neighboring sites are far enough away where you still have privacy but if you had two next to each other with a large group it could still function as one. Beautiful hiking trails, play grounds, disc golf, volleyball net, and so much more. Also, the lady at the front was cute as a button!

    Highly recommend!

  • Jessie C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 16, 2024

    Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

    Fun and relaxing

    We booked this site last minute as we needed a place to stop for the night. The website was pretty easy to use to book the site. The ranger at the station was super friendly and helpful. Our camp site is beautiful and there is plenty of room. There are lots of trails here, so I got a good run in. My husband biked over to Brandon to get a good ride. There is a sweet disc golf course too! I’m mad I didn’t bring my discs!

  • Michelle B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ingalls Homestead
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Ingalls Homestead

    Love the quaintness!

    Love that there are only 4 sites. We stayed here with family and had 3 of the sites. Beautiful land! Our suggestion if you stay here is, pull in the parking lot and back up the driveway to the camp sites. Unless you have a small vehicle and camper, it is tricky to get turned around if it is full. $20pp to tour the property for the whole time you are staying. Check out the dugout, house, barn, schoolhouse, church and garage.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 7, 2024

    Lake Thompson Recreation Area

    Great beach & campground

    This campground has both electric standard sites for campers and tent sites. Two shower houses and multiple vault toilets throughout the campground for accessibility. Walking trails in grass or gravel. Three walkways down to the water’s edge with one being a large swimming area. Boating is permitted as well. Be sure to use bug spray as mosquitoes were all over- maybe due to wet weather. This is a natural lake formed by farmland that flooded in the 1980s.

  • John G.The Dyrt PRO User
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    May. 30, 2024

    Mitchell KOA

    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.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 31, 2023

    Mitchell KOA

    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!

  • Nicholas S.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 15, 2023

    Sioux Falls Yogi Bear

    Getaway for the kids!

    Our family had a fantastic time at Yogi Bear Campground. It was an absolute blast for our kids with plenty of activities to keep them entertained. The spacious and clean grounds allowed for a comfortable stay, and we enjoyed the tranquility of the outdoors, which was a perfect escape from the city. Yogi Bear Campground is a wonderful destination for families seeking both fun and relaxation in a natural setting.

  • Bree G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell KOA
    Sep. 29, 2023

    Mitchell KOA

    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!

  • N M.
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    Sep. 28, 2023

    Palisades State Park Campground

    Quiet and quick

    We stopped here for one night, site 29E. Really nice area except there was a bunch of wasps invading our space as there is some sort of fruit tree above. Nice space, so clean, lots of amenities. Park rangers stopped by to say hi. There is a train you can hear during the night. Almost all the sites were full, mostly RVs.

  • L
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    Sep. 13, 2023

    Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

    Great choice

    We are on a e/w road trip. We knew absolutely nothing about this state park but it was on our route so took a chance. An excellent choice! Sites are big and roomy. We have two big dogs and were able to put them both on 30 foot leads. Lots of trails. Bathrooms exceptionally clean. Showers great. Park staff friendly and helpful. We liked it so much we stayed a second night. Definitely would return.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Campground 2 — Oakwood Lakes State Park
    Aug. 20, 2023

    Campground 2 — Oakwood Lakes State Park

    Clean pleasant campground

    Camped in the more open area (72E in campground 2). Large grassy sites with fire pit and picnic table. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. Nice path around lake for walking the dog. Lots of families having a good time! Very pleasant evening.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell KOA
    Aug. 17, 2023

    Mitchell KOA

    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!

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
    Aug. 5, 2023

    Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

    Beautiful campsite

    Well spaced and clean RV sites. RV sites located in a paved loop road that my kids loved cycling around. Short walk or bike ride to the lake which had a great beach, fishing pier, and picnic area. Pretty busy in the picnic area with family parties and people taking boats out of the water. Preferred to stay tucked away at RV site. The dump station was really busy in the morning to plan accordingly.

  • Nadiya S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mitchell KOA
    Jul. 23, 2023

    Mitchell KOA

    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!

  • Cari E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux
    Jun. 15, 2023

    Big Sioux Recreation Area — Big Sioux

    Absolutely lovely

    One of my favorite state parks I’ve been to in any state. Sites are spacious and the showers/bathrooms are clean and well kept. It offers the most lovely paved path for walking/running/cycling that meanders by the river and through the woods, in addition to more dirt hiking/cycling paths. The disc golf course really took this park to the next level, though be warned—the narrow fairways and dense OB make it challenging (I lost one of my discs on 10). Site 35E was ideal as it’s angle par to the tree line for additional privacy and it’s just a 3 minute stroll to the showers. Tip: the best spots are those that back up to the river as you can cut through the tree line to pop out on the walking path. Con: there is a race track nearby that was very loud Sunday night when I arrived until nearly 11PM, but that was the only real downside.

  • Charlie B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Palisades State Park Campground
    May. 20, 2023

    Palisades State Park Campground

    Great spot close to Sioux Falls

    We enjoyed our stay in site 10. It was a large site, though on a busy weekend the proximity of 7, 8 and 9 would be bothersome. They have RV/Camper sites, tent only and adorable camper cabins. We were very happy to stay somewhere without a fire ban. The park is also close to Split Rock Park and Devils Gulch. There is plenty of hiking and it is only about 30 min from Sioux Falls. Overall, after looking around, I think 20 would have been the best tent site.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sioux Falls KOA
    Dec. 31, 2022

    Sioux Falls KOA

    Very noisy

    Lots of noise since it’s off the highway. Has running water and bathrooms at least.

  • Tori K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
    Oct. 31, 2022

    Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

    Close to Sioux falls

    About a half hour to Sioux falls! Amenities include picnic tables, showers, beaches, hiking trails, biking trails, boat launch, and basketball hoops

  • Meghan T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Vermillion Recreation Area
    Sep. 18, 2022

    Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

    A great campground!

    We were here just overnight but wish we could’ve stayed longer. We stayed on site 14 and it was so spacious and just lovely! We will be back if we are this way again.

  • Nik J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sioux Falls KOA
    Sep. 14, 2022

    Sioux Falls KOA

    Clean and Easy

    First experience with a KOA.  Easily accessible from the highway. Felt clean and secure.  Staff was friendly.  

    We arrived on a Saturday, and there was a food truck at one of the sites!

    There was no fire pit at our site, and we fell asleep to the familiar sounds of highway traffic. 

    Made a decent one night stop to start on route to Yellowstone, and will consider stopping through here again, but not as a destination.


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Guide to Madison

Cabin camping near Madison, South Dakota offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Beauty of Lake Thompson Recreation Area

  • The Lake Thompson Recreation Area features a stunning natural lake, perfect for swimming and boating, with easy access to walking trails.
  • Enjoy a spacious cabin site with electric hookups and modern restroom facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst the scenic beauty.
  • Families can take advantage of the large swimming area and multiple walking paths that lead directly to the water's edge.

Cabin Campers Appreciate These Amenities

  • At Lake Herman State Park Campground, cabin campers can enjoy electric hookups, drinking water, and well-maintained picnic areas.
  • The campground offers reservable cabins, allowing for a hassle-free booking experience and a chance to secure your preferred spot.
  • With amenities like showers, toilets, and trash disposal, guests can focus on enjoying their stay without worrying about basic necessities.

Activities for All Ages

  • The Sioux Falls Yogi Bear is packed with family-friendly activities, including a pool and organized events that keep kids entertained throughout their stay.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore hiking trails and fishing opportunities at Lake Vermillion Recreation Area, making it a great spot for adventure seekers.
  • For those interested in history, the Ingalls Homestead offers unique experiences related to Laura Ingalls Wilder, including tours of historical buildings and hands-on activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Madison, SD?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Madison, SD is Lake Vermillion Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 29 reviews.

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