KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
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 HWY 38. Follow yellow KOA signs from I-90.
Get Google DirectionsLocated just 3 miles from Mitchell, South Dakota, Mitchell KOA is close to many of the area’s top attractions, including the World’s Only Corn Palace, Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village, Dakota Discovery Museum and Art Gallery, Lake Mitchell, Cabela’s, downtown Mitchell, local restaurants, and convenient shopping. Throughout the year, Mitchell also hosts rodeos, festivals, concerts, farmers markets, DakotaFest, the Corn Palace Festival, and other community events.
Mitchell KOA also makes a convenient home base for South Dakota day trips. Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Little House on the Prairie can visit De Smet to explore the Ingalls Homestead, Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Homes, original school sites, and pioneer history attractions. Guests can also take an easy drive west on I-90 to the Chamberlain/Oacoma area for Missouri River views, the Dignity: of Earth & Sky statue, and the Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center.
The Corn Palace is located at 604 North Main Street in Mitchell, South Dakota. During the summer months the Corn Palace offers free guided tours led by friendly guides full of "a-maize-ing" facts, like how many nails and staples are used in the decoration process. The tour also features an outstanding video explaining the Corn Palace Story. After the tour you can view displays about the Corn Palace, how the murals are created, souvenirs and entertainment from the past, and how the corn is grown.
604 North Main St
Mitchell, SD 57301
While visiting Mitchell, stop by the The Mitchell Indigenous Archaeological Site & Museum, also known as the Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village. The Mitchell Site, a National Historic Landmark, has been at the forefront of Northern Plains archaeology for more than four decades and is the only active archaeological site open to the public in South Dakota. Located just 7 miles from the Mitchell KOA near Lake Mitchell.
3200 Indian Village Rd
Mitchell, SD 57301
The Dakota Discovery Museum and Art Gallery formally, The Friends of the Middle Border Museum exists to preserve and promote the heritage of the Native American and immigrant people of the Middle Border states, primarily for the the period 1600 - 1939, and interpret the museum's collection for the public through educational tours, permanent exhibitions, and special programming.
1300 McGovern Ave.
Mitchell, SD 57301
The City of Mitchell has great parks throughout the city and two nice facilities for exercise, fitness, swimming, and playing. Check out their website at www.cityofmitchell.org for seasonal hours and rates. The Recreation Center and Indoor Aquatic Center is located at 1300 N Main St in Mitchell and the Outdoor Aquatic Center is located at 1201 East Hanson Ave in Hitchcock Park.
1300 N Main St
Mitchell, SD 57301
Cabela's is The World's Foremost Outfitter & the Mitchell location has an 80,000 square foot store filled with Hunting, Fishing, Boating, & Camping gear plus Clothing, Shoes & Boots for the whole family. Every Cabela's has museum-quality trophy game animals, an aquarium stocked with native fish, and educational displays. The Mitchell store is easy to find just off I-90 at exit 332 (SD-37) or just 5 miles west of the Mitchell KOA via SD Hwy 38. Cabela's has a large parking lot and can easily accommodate your rig while you shop!
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am to 8 pm & Sunday 10 am to 7 pm.
601 Cabela Drive
Mitchell, SD 57301
The City of Mitchell has a great indoor recreation center with workout equipment, fitness classes, hot tubs, pools, and slides. Activities for kids of all ages.
1300 N Main St
Mitchell, SD 57301
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