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Lake Mitchell Campground

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Lake Mitchell Campground, near Mitchell, South Dakota, is a welcoming spot for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With its picturesque lakeside views and spacious sites, it’s a solid choice for both tent and RV camping.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a long day of activities. Many campers have highlighted the friendly park host, who goes out of her way to make everyone feel at home. One visitor noted, “The host here is the sweetest, busiest woman I've ever seen!”

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there’s a nice swimming area and a playground for the kids. The nearby Corn Palace is a fun local attraction worth checking out, just a short drive away. While some campers mentioned that the sites can be close together, the overall atmosphere remains friendly and inviting, making it a great spot for families and friends to gather.

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Location

Lake Mitchell Campground is located in South Dakota

Detail location of campground

Address

2601 N Main St
Mitchell, SD 57301

Coordinates

43.75019098 N
98.02774928 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • 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
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

Great overnight stop

This is a nice campground for an overnight on the way to Custer. It’s a Bono’s the freeway, so there’s none of that noise, just some from the main road. Sites are level and well marked, although somewhat small. Most have full hookups, and there’s a nice tent area. Very friendly host. Older bathroom/shower, but it was very clean. Had some hiking trails that weren’t super maintained, and the lake in Augusta was green with algae. Overall would stay here again if we need a short stay.

Site4
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Deb M., August 10, 2024
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Deb M., August 10, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2024

Lovely campsites along the lake

Nice swim area, pretty campsites, especially the tent areas that sit high over the lake and have pretty views of the water. Nice bathrooms and park. Very friendly park host, she came and introduced herself and welcomed us quickly.

SiteG3
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Molly M., August 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Molly M., August 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Molly M., August 4, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 16, 2024

Great little campground

The host here is the sweetest, busiest woman I've ever seen! The campgrounds are nice and shady. Restrooms and showers are clean! Price is very reasonable. $29 for tent site with electric.

Site42
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2023

No issues

Small, nice campground. It worked fine for our 42 ft 5th wheel. We stopped at Corn Palace which is basically a sports arena and did not take long. There is a playground at the campground for the kids. I did not rate it 5 stars because it does not have a Lot of amenities.

Site41
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Stephanie H., September 1, 2023
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Stephanie H., September 1, 2023
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2023

Quiet Campground

Stopped here as a last minute stop after having a great steak dinner at the Cattlemen’s Club. Camp host were super nice and helpful. Let us move the picnic table to get our off-road Boreas into the site. Bathrooms are clean and bug free. The only draw back was we were on the corner by the group tent site and it was non-stop traffic from 10pm to midnight. I guess the forgot to teach the Boy Scouts camp etiquette, that you don’t walk through another’s camp site to get to facilities. Our German Shepherd popped her head up and growled each time someone walked through our camp site.

Site50
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2023

Great spot!

Had a nice stay here. Free hot showers were a welcome sight after the long hours on the road from New Hampshire. Only issue was that our visit was perfect timing for “black fly” season! Yikes! They bite something awful and they were everywhere! Eyes/nose/ears and don’t let them get into your tent/camper or you’ll be sorry! 😄 Best site here was hands down #15 with a really nice view of the lake. Be sure to check out Corn Palace which is just down the street, a bit. https://youtube.com/@skywaystohighways

Site50
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 20, 2021

Worst Campsite We’ve Stayed At

We were right by a very busy road and the sites are very close together….our next door neighbors couldn’t even open their awning due to lack of room. The camp host (I THINK he was substituting) was very unfriendly and unhelpful. The lake had toxic algae bloom (NOT anyone’s fault) so if you’re planning on water activities, you might want to check first. I do believe there were other bigger sites and definitely ones away from the road.

Site5
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2021

Beautiful lake breeze

Great campground! Picked a spot overlooking the lake...secluded (nobody else in our area) really impressed by the water pressure on the water spigots! Can't imagine there's a better campground in the area

SiteG4
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Kira , July 26, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Kira , July 26, 2021
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Kira , July 26, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2021

Very clean, nice campsites and lake

We tent camped for one night! Had nice showers and bathrooms. Also had coin laundry on site. Playground for kids and swimming area in lake. There was hazardous algae in the water when we went, so couldn’t swim.

SiteG2
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Tara W., July 9, 2021
Reviewed May. 31, 2019

nice place to spend the night

Spent a night in route to the Badlands and was happy enough with the experience.  I felt like the sites were a bit close together, but for a night that wasn't a huge concern.  Seems like during a busy weekend it could get loud and chaotic, but on a week night in the fall it was nice.

Enjoyed the water setting!  After driving a day of driving and checking out the Corn Palace, just 5 minutes away,  it was nice to be in nature again in a lovely location :)  Facilities were clean and the staff we encountered were friendly. 

If you have a tent I encourage you to choose a tent only site since they are more secluded.

Site10
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Sara S., May 31, 2019
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Sara S., May 31, 2019
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2018

Nice, clean campground

Stayed here on the last night of a 2 week road trip. Didn't get in until very late but there was still a few sites open that you could pay for one entering the campground. Bathrooms were nice and clean and the campsites were solidly spread out. Our campsite was literally right next to the lake!

  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Tony E., October 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Tony E., October 3, 2018
  • Review photo of Lake Mitchell Campground by Tony E., October 3, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Lake Mitchell Campground have RV hookups?

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

  • What is the max vehicle length at Lake Mitchell Campground?

    Lake Mitchell Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Lake Mitchell Campground?

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

  • Does Lake Mitchell Campground have wifi?

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

  • Is there cell phone reception at Lake Mitchell Campground?

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