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No one can visit Mitchell without seeing the world's only Corn Palace. Established in 1892 and at its present location since 1921, the structure is stripped each year and decorated anew with murals formed by thousands of bushels of corn, grasses, grains and other products celebrating South Dakota's bounty. The Corn Palace is mentioned in the book 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die. At the Dakota Discovery Museum, see historic American Indian beadwork and quillwork. Stop by the nearby Cabela's, just minutes away. Then return to your comfortable campground with Tent Sites, Camping Cabins and RV Sites up to 70 feet long. A pool, mini golf and bike rentals keep kids happy. After a stay here, you'll be rested and ready for the road.
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 38. GPS: N43.701646, W97.956645
Very well groomed, exceptionally clean and friendly staff. They were so accommodating when we called last minute in a bit of a crunch. They run this place very efficiently and it is an excellent, quiet and pretty park with lots of shade trees. Easy to get in an out and able to accommodate large rigs. Plenty of places to walk your dogs WITH 2 fenced in pet areas.
We stopped here unexpectedly because of the high winds pulling our camper was getting difficult and didn't want to risk driving anymore. We just wanted to stop, stay for the night, and try again the next day. But when we got here, the lady who was cleaning the bathrooms was very rude to my husband. It was 1pm, and even though we didn't have a reservation and we knew check-in wasn't until 2 p.m., We just wanted to see if they had any spots left, if so we would make reservations and then come back.
The lady didn't even want to hear my husband out. All she said (rudely) was, "Check in is 2. I'm the only one here. Check-in is 2! Come back or park and wait. "
Well, being work campers, we know that things can be stressful or short staffed. However, being patient and friendly with customers even when short staffed drives your business, which we will not be giving them ours. Sad because that KOA looked nice. We went down the road, found a different campground, paid less, and it's quiet and nice.
Lovely campground that is immaculately maintained by the nicest hosts ever. Intended to stay one night but came back two other
nights. Big thanks to Stephanie and her husband for staying open an extra week! P.S. nicest bathrooms you will ever find at a campground.
What can be said that already hasn't been said in all these reviews.
Location IS next to a highway and you'll get all the stuff that comes with that.
It's also next to a cow/cattle ranch and you will hear(and smell) all that comes with that too.
We were contained in a trailer and didn't hear or smell anything while inside. We also bring a white noise machine wherever we go so that helps.
Moving on... The place was immaculate. Cleanest KOA ever. Nicest owners ever.
Great little store too.
Stay here!
