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"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."
"Well-maintained facilities, the team was very friendly and helpful, and the location provides easy access to I-90 and downtown Mitchell."
"We had planned to stop in Mitchell and stay at the Walmart on our way to Badlands, but saw Dakota and decided to give it a try. Full hookup sites, swimming pool and a small arcade for the kids."
"I called for a site as we were driving and he said he had availability. We were a late check in but he waited for us and gave us a site right near the entrance which was nice."
"Great location near highway so some traffic noise"
"Our campsite was literally right next to the lake!"
"Campers were mostly in RVs, I was in a tent and not surrounded by many others."
"Nice campground right off the highway. Large shade trees and very quiet. Management was very nice and helpful. They have a pool and camp store."
"Even though it’s adjacent to the interstate, we really didn’t hear any highway noise. The park has full hookups with both 30 and 50 amp sites."
"If this camp was any closer to the highway, it would be on the exit ramp. While perhaps not ideal for long stays, it was perfect for us as an overnight stop along the way."
$35 - $40 / night
"Town of Mitchell has shopping and restaurants. Bought local beef to take home with us at Mitchell Meat Locker. Check in at Days Inn was efficient."
$15 / night
"A diner is within walking distance, it’s super quaint with delicious ice cream and fries! This is a great location for an overnight spot."
"Still a very good deal for the location."
"An excellent choice for staying if traveling across South Dakota. The sites are gravel, but are all pull through."
"Most of the sites are W/E only with a dump on exit. there are FHU available for $5 more per night. The property is well kept and there is a pool on the property for use for an additional fee. "
"Lake was beautiful and boating was common. Saw some watersports, lost of people fishing from boats."
"Great spot on a little lake. Breeze blowing in in the morning makes it hard to get up."
$24 - $42 / night
"This is a great little place right off of the highway. Facilities are clean and well maintained. There is a nice little playground for the kids. Staff was friendly and helpful."
"The only issue I will say is that our site was next to the “Stinky Waste” Water Lagoon and it did stink pretty bad when they started up the pump in the morning. "
LegendWe followed our GPS getting off I-29 at exit 79 in Sioux Falls and going straight west on hwy 42 for about 20 miles to the sign for the right turn to go up to the recreation area. It would have been just as easy to catch I-90 west as well. At the main/west campground, we followed the sign for the East Campground and turned left at the white recreation sign right at the bottom of the hill. Passing the boat ramp, we saw the pull-along sites (49-62), which are small and close to the road accurately described in forums as not big-rig friendly. The fresh water fill spigot is in a large pull-out on the right, past the boat launch and just before the 10 mph sign. The dump station is in the West Campground. We continued to the end loop and backed into site 43 (50/30/20 AMP), which was easy thanks to its corner location. As soon as we had settled in, the very friendly camp host come over to check us in. We had already paid the $30 a night plus $10 nonresident reservation fees, to find out starting this year we needed to pay a non-resident $15 a night state park fee or $60 for a year pass. We were able to purchase, choosing a yearly, online and the host gave us a temp sticker for our window. Our site was spacious enough for our 40 5th wheel and F450. The electric hookup is at the back; we needed about 30 of cord. All sites here are electric only and nicely spaced apart. Site 43 offered a beautiful lake view, which we enjoyed during our peaceful four-night stay in early May. Verizon had 3 bars, T-Mobile had 2, and our T-Mobile house internet clocked 207 Mbps down/ 3.49 Mbps up. Satellite reception should be fine in most sites except site 45, which is heavily shaded. There's both a shower house and vaulted toilets in the east area. Spring was coming alive with gobbling turkeys and cackling pheasants; we even got a show from a strutting tom turkey. Overall, a quiet and scenic stay with great wildlife viewing and lake views.
ScoutCampground has water and electric a dump station available. Very basic But works for overnight while traveling
TravelerIt was a nice pull-through sight very close to the interstate, but we did not hear interstate sounds. They had washers and dryers area was very clean, it was a little confusing pulling back to it. Because you have to go through a parking lot and past an old hotel. But I felt it was marked well. There were a few campers here but didn't see anyone. It was a good place for a night or two if you're visiting the area or just traveling through.
GuideVery nice place to stay. Spent 2 weeks here in the spring. Had days of warm weather, spring rain showers and 5 inches of snow. I was right next to a little lake on one side and Lake Herman about 150ft away. Nice hiking trails just outside my door. Will definitely be back.
ScoutI pulled in at 6:00 pm in late January. The park is deserted power and hook ups are off but there are no signs to indicate one way or another. It's dark so I have some food and read a little bit and I hear a car pull up outside. Bang! Somebody kicks or smacks the door of my rig and runs to their car and they take off. I got the message you don't want me here in Montrose. I won't stop in this town again. Cheers
LegendMuch Semi traffic, so it's been kind of noisy (right next to highway). Fire pits full of junk. Good overnight stay. Sites have 30-20 amp service only.
LegendI was here on a Wednesday night. Only one other person here. Very quite location. They have 2 sites that offer 30-20 amp service and short pads. 3 sites have 50-30-20 amp boxes. Well mowed, no litter. Right next to town.
LegendWell-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.
ScoutEasy to locate. Turn into city park. Five total campsites. The first two are in the right, directly on the road into park. The other three are further down on left. They are a larger area. Directly across from a football field and track. It is a suggested $20 a night.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mitchell, SD is Mitchell KOA with a 4.5-star rating from 20 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 1 parks near Mitchell, SD that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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