Best Cabin Camping near Mitchell, SD

Several cabin rental options exist within Mitchell-area campgrounds, each offering a range of amenities. Lake Vermillion Recreation Area provides cabins with lake views and access to beach areas, hiking trails, and boat launches. Mitchell KOA features cabin rentals with electricity and convenient proximity to Interstate 90. Basic furnishings typically include beds, tables, and heating/cooling systems. "The KOA has everything. Bathrooms are clean and have 3 stalls and showers," notes one visitor about the Mitchell location. Most cabins include electric hookups and allow pets, though specific pet policies vary by location.

Options range from rustic cabins to more deluxe accommodations with additional amenities. Lake Herman State Park Campground offers small cabin rentals year-round, while seasonal operations affect availability at other locations like Mitchell KOA, which operates from May through early November. Famil-E-Fun Campground provides cabin accommodations from April to late October. A review mentioned that "campers were mostly in RVs, I was in a tent and not surrounded by many others. Bathrooms and showers were very clean and well maintained." Reservations are particularly important during summer months when occupancy rates increase.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations—some cabins offer only outdoor fire rings while others may provide basic kitchen equipment. Several campgrounds have on-site markets or camp stores for basic provisions, including Mitchell KOA and Famil-E-Fun Campground. Hills RV Park in nearby Plankinton also offers cabin rentals with access to a swimming pool for an additional fee. Firewood is available for purchase at most cabin locations, though prices and availability fluctuate seasonally.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Mitchell, South Dakota (7)

    1. Mitchell KOA

    22 Reviews
    Mitchell, SD
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-1236

    "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."

    "Site B16 had electric, water, and sewer. $39,30 KOA rate. Elevation 1,310. Verizon 4G 4 bars. Wifi very good."

    2. Famil-E-Fun Campground & RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Mitchell, SD
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 996-8983

    "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."

    3. Hills RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Mitchell, SD
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 770-0300

    "Really nice pull through sites with water, electric and sewer. $30 per nite. Some shady sites. Very little road noise. No Bathroom or shower access. Plenty of area to walk a dog with nice grass."

    "An excellent choice for staying if traveling across South Dakota. The sites are gravel, but are all pull through."

    4. Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

    32 Reviews
    Canistota, SD
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 296-3643

    $15 - $55 / night

    "There are only 4 strictly dedicated tent sites. you park across the street and walk a very short distance, maybe 200 feet to the site. The bathroom is in the parking lot along with a water source."

    "South Dakota charges a day use fee ($6) plus a fee for tent camping ($17); I opted to pay for an Annual Pass of $30 since I plan on doing more SD camping this year."

    5. Armour Lions Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake Andes, SD
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 724-2400

    "Great little city park. Showers/ restrooms were clean. I'm not sure how many sites in total. I know 5 were concrete slabs, the rest gravel. It's a little confusing in price/ paying."

    "The electrical boxes are so buggy and cobwebby and dusty that it's hard to find a properly grounded working electric box."

    6. Lake Herman State Park Campground

    5 Reviews
    Madison, SD
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 256-5003

    "RV spots have electric. Many spots have shade, some are near the lake, and some with lake views. They have small cabins for rent, as well as paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes."

    "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."

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Cabin Reviews near Mitchell, SD

77 Reviews of 7 Mitchell Campgrounds


  • TyAnn J.
    Aug. 23, 2017

    Mitchell KOA

    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.

  • Carrie F.
    Jul. 8, 2018

    Lake Herman State Park Campground

    Beautiful RV and tent camping around a gorgeous lake

    Large spots maintained very well. RV spots have electric. Many spots have shade, some are near the lake, and some with lake views. They have small cabins for rent, as well as paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes. There is a lower park that’s great for families, with activities on the weekends , a large playground, and easy lake access. The other park is mainly spaces, with a large grassy area in the center. They spray regularly for bugs, which is extremely important to me! The area has many geocaches as well!

  • Melissa K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

    Beautiful campground

    We stopped here on our way through south Dakota headed back to Colorado. The staff were really friendly when we pulled in. Got us checked in right away, gave us directions to our site and sent us off. Thry also sell firewood for $5 a bundle. We are in tent site 4. There are only 4 strictly dedicated tent sites. you park across the street and walk a very short distance, maybe 200 feet to the site. The bathroom is in the parking lot along with a water source. The lake is on the other side of the parking lot. There is also a dumpster there in the parking lot.

    The camp site is extremely spacious. plenty of room for tents if you have more then one. It's nice and mowed out with the bordering area still long providing an edge to the site. The four sites are clustered fairly close but the way it's landscaped, you won't see your neighbornuntil you step out to the path to your car. They all have fire rings with a grate to cook on. The picnic table has a nice shade canopy over top. The bathroom surprised me a little. most pit toilets are dark at night but this one has a light! it also has a trash can and hand sanitizer! it smells decent and it's very clean. it will quickly become BYTP but we are only here the one night so hopefully it won't run out. The lake is gorgous! it's a huge long lake and seems to be a favorite boat spot. water skis were abundant, which also meant it got pretty loud with boats buzzing, people partying and music blaring. this is why it lost a star. it was pretty loud up until probably 9 pm. The mosquitos are bad, bring bug spray!

  • Annell N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Mitchell KOA

    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

  • M
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

    Nice but pricey

    South Dakota charges a day use fee ($6) plus a fee for tent camping ($17); I opted to pay for an Annual Pass of $30 since I plan on doing more SD camping this year. The park had East and West areas, the tent sites (4) are only in the West side. As typical, the more scenic lakeside camping is for RV's, with flushing toilets and showers, but the trade off for privacy and seclusion at the tent site was worth it. Picnic tables have built in sun covers which were really great and with winds I didn't experience any bugs or mosquitoes. There is no tree cover so I enjoyed the night sky. The staff is friendly and helpful. There was only one trail, Otto Stream (no stream, no otters), which is about 1.5m trail thru restored prairie.

  • Stacia R.
    Apr. 26, 2019

    Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

    Just passing through...

    We stopped to camp here for one night as we headed to the Badlands. We stayed in one of the four designated tent sites. You have to park and haul your gear to the site, but it is a short and easy walk. The 4 tent sites are near each other, yet feel secluded and private. Each site had a picnic table with built in sun shade and a fire ring. The park has a lake with a beach area - looked to have quite a bit of algae while we were there in early July. The area is very busy with boaters, and not a lot more than that to do. It was also a little pricey, as they charge extra fees upon arrival regardless of having paid online at time of making reservation. Overall, it was what we needed for a quick one night stop on an extended road trip, and we lucked out with a killer sunset.

  • D
    Sep. 5, 2020

    Hills RV Park

    Easy Access

    Really nice pull through sites with water, electric and sewer. $30 per nite. Some shady sites. Very little road noise. No Bathroom or shower access. Plenty of area to walk a dog with nice grass.

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • HollyRose M.
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Lake Vermillion Recreation Area

    Breathtaking

    Ok- I just did a quick little hang here for an hour during a snowstorm - one of the most gorgeous things I have ever seen.

    Large picnic area, with grills, vaulted toilet close by, a cute little secluded picnic area with fire ring off to the side, and a paved trail to the rec area.

    Great day use area on a gorgeous lake.


Guide to Mitchell

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

Explore the World-Famous Corn Palace

  • Stay at Mitchell KOA, where you can easily access the iconic Corn Palace, a unique attraction showcasing local artistry and culture.
  • Famil-E-Fun Campground & RV Park is just a short drive from the Corn Palace, making it a convenient base for your explorations.
  • Enjoy the vibrant local scene while staying at Lake Vermillion Recreation Area, which is also close to this famous landmark.

Cabin Camping Prices and Amenities

  • Prices for cabin camping in the area typically range from $30 to $50 per night, depending on the campground and amenities offered.
  • Hills RV Park provides well-maintained cabins with essential amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • At Lake Herman State Park Campground, you can enjoy spacious cabins surrounded by beautiful scenery and access to recreational activities.

Activities for Cabin Campers

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Mitchell, SD is Mitchell KOA with a 4.5-star rating from 22 reviews.

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