Lake Mitchell Campground

While the campground has a happy vibe, and we enjoyed our stay, it was just far too small…and we have a NoBo 10.6 tiny camper. I don’t know how a larger rig could have possibly fit. We had to use our neighbor’s fire ring because ours posed too much risk to both our camper and our neighbor’s on the other side. We could also hear every neighbor’s conversations word for word, both next to us, behind us, and kiddie corner to us.
Like I said, people were nice and everyone was happy. It was quiet once it got dark, the bathrooms were clean if somewhat dated, and it was 5 minutes from the baseball complex where our son was in a tournament. We just needed a bit more space.

Good place for an overnight stay on the way back home. We made our reservation online and drove straight to the site when we arrived. Sites are decently sized. Camp host was very welcoming. He brought a generous bundle of firewood to our site and City has some work to do keeping the path to the swimming beach clear and keeping the beach itself clean (there were plastic bottles and animal waste on the beach when we were there). There is a playground to keep kids busy and roads are paved so scooters and bikes can be used. We were pleasantly surprised by the free WI-FI (decent connectivity). We would stay here again on our way through South Dakota.

We stayed at the Mitchell Lake Campground for two non-consecutive nights in mid-July. The campground is operated by the City of Mitchell and offers many RV sites with full hook ups and several tent sites with a variety of utilities provided. We did not book ahead/online but relied on the first come, first serve sites; on Mon/Thurs nights, there were many sites still available by evening. One cannot make a reservation with 48-hours of arriving but you can see day-of if there are RV/Tent sites which are available.

We tented and both nights stayed over the hill by the lake in the G tent section. These four campsites offer potable water, close access to the beach trail, trash collection, and wonderful views of the setting sun. There were flat spots throughout the G section (G1-4) and it was easy to place our tent as well as park our car. Our neighbors were within eye site but wasn’t a huge issue. Both nights we also had a nice breeze coming through the site. There are tent sites in other sections which offer electric as well but we didn’t those were as flat.
We met our friendly camp host while filling out the self-registration card at the front. He welcomed us and even stopped by later to make sure that we were getting in well. He also remembered us when we came back two nights later.

The campground offers heated bathroom and showers, as well as a laundry and bike rental. There was also a playground and beach for the families and a little library across from the bath house. We were very happy with just how clean the bathhouse was and how up kept the sites were. The campground is located north of Mitchell and if you’re trying to reach it from I-90, we suggest taking SD 37 north. There are plenty of stores and food places within a short drive. Note that while not in the heart of Mitchell, it is clearly in a city; we heard very light road traffic and an early morning train whistle. Cell reception was very good, each of us getting 4+ bars.

As said, we would definitely come back to the Mitchell Lake Campground the next time we’re in South Dakota. The location is perfect for heading to the Black Hills and the site is comfortable and offers appropriate services.

Arrived on Saturday night in July. Luckily a few spots left. A little tight to get into our spot with our 34’ MH. Lots of families camping and having a good time. Water and electric hookup, dump station near host site. Quiet and beautiful temperatures. Glad we didn’t have anyone in the site next to us, because that would have been tight. Camp host was very friendly and nice.

There is an RV spot over looking the lake I wish we had, its the best site in the campground. We settled for one across from a circle of tent camping that was unoccupied so we got a beautiful view of the lake and the sunset. If tent camping we would definitely stay down there! Easy drive throughs w camper and very friendly camp host. Wish we could have stayed longer to take the paddle boat out in the lake, there is access to swimming from the campground too. Little town of Mitchell is pretty neat as well.

My family of 7 and my parents (in a 2nd RV) stayed here the night of June 14, 2019 for one night on our way to the Black Hills and then on to Yellowstone from Iowa. We stayed in site #14 and my parents were next to us in #12. Both sites were back-in and had water and electric. Note that site #14 does have a dumpster right next to it.

We were a little nervous staying at a city park but based on the reviews here on Campendium, we went ahead with our stay and we were very happy we did! It is a great campground!

Our sites had a trail behind them that led down to a little beach on the lake and there, my kids fished and all 3 of my boys caught fish. They had a good time in the relatively short stay we had. The campground was clean and although we did not have sewer connections at our sites, there was a dump station that we used. There were also flush toilets and a playground for the kids.

It was a warm 85 degrees and humid that day and got down to the 50's that night but there were barely any bugs yet. We had a very nice experience staying here and would definitely visit Lake Mitchell Campground again.

So easy for an overnight on way to and back from Badlands/Blackhills. First weekend we had a back in right on the lake with water and electric. Second weekend we had a full hook up pull through...both very level with good hook ups. Bathrooms pretty spotless and heated. Very convenient location, checked out the Archeodome, which is a very cool dig site / historic museum a mile away. A bit of road noise at most sites, but nothing intolerable.

Was passing through but had to see the Corn Palace. Found this campground as was entered town. Site had 30 Amp & water. It is a city park and payment is by drop box. All sites are paved. Bathrooms clean and bright. Sites are first come first serve.
Food & fuel 1 block. Park sits high over Lake Mitchell.
Cell service was ok but not great. We couldn't get the cable to work.