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 DirectionsWinter Operations 2026–2027: Mitchell KOA Journey is closed for nightly and short-term camping during winter. Limited monthly RV stays are available by advance arrangement on our full-hookup KOA Patio® sites. The office, restrooms, showers, laundry, store, and recreational amenities are closed. We anticipate reopening for overnight camping in March 2027, weather permitting.
Mitchell KOA Journey offers spacious full hookup RV sites with 50/30/20 amp service up to 115 feet long, premium KOA Patio® sites, Camping Cabins, and tent camping.
Conveniently located just off I-90, we're the perfect overnight stop or basecamp for exploring Mitchell, South Dakota, including the World's Only Corn Palace, Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village, Dakota Discovery Museum, Cabela's World's Foremost Outfitter, and historic De Smet, home of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Mitchell KOA Journey is also a favorite basecamp for South Dakota pheasant hunting. Open daily 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Office hours vary by season, and after-hours arrivals are always welcome with easy self check-in.
Explore Mitchell's Top Attractions
The World's Only Corn Palace
No visit to Mitchell is complete without seeing the World's Only Corn Palace. Established in 1892 and at its current location since 1921, this one-of-a-kind attraction features stunning murals created from thousands of bushels of corn, grasses, and grains. Redesigned every year, it celebrates South Dakota's agricultural heritage and is featured in 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die. During the summer months, visitors can also enjoy complimentary guided tours while learning how the famous murals are created.
Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
Step into history at the Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village, the only active archaeological site in South Dakota open to the public. During the summer excavation season, visitors can observe archaeologists uncovering a 1,000-year-old Native American settlement while exploring museum exhibits, artifacts, reconstructed dwellings, and interactive displays overlooking scenic Lake Mitchell.
Family-Friendly Activities
Mitchell offers something for everyone, including an indoor recreation center, an outdoor aquatic center during the summer months, and the Dakota Discovery Museum, where exhibits highlight Plains Indian culture, the Fur Trade, Dakota Territory, railroading, farming, ranching, and life during the Great Depression, along with rotating exhibits featuring regional artists.
Cabela's World's Foremost Outfitter
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate that Cabela's World's Foremost Outfitter is conveniently located just minutes away off I-90 at Exit 332, offering everything needed for hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor adventures.
Explore Laura Ingalls Wilder's De Smet
Only about 40 minutes from Mitchell, the historic town of De Smet invites visitors to step into the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Tour the original homes and school she attended, experience pioneer life at the Ingalls Homestead, and enjoy the annual outdoor pageant that brings her beloved Little House stories to life.
Pheasant Hunting in Mitchell
Mitchell is one of the premier pheasant hunting destinations in South Dakota, attracting hunters from across the country each fall. With abundant wild pheasant populations and convenient access to prime hunting areas, Mitchell KOA Journey is the perfect basecamp for your hunting adventure.
Stay & Relax at Mitchell KOA
After a day of sightseeing, hunting, or traveling across South Dakota, return to the comfort of Mitchell KOA Journey. Choose from big rig friendly full hookup RV sites with 50/30/20 amp service up to 115 feet long, premium KOA Patio® sites featuring concrete patios, comfortable outdoor seating, and Solo Stove fire features, Camping Cabins, or tent sites. Guests also enjoy free Wi-Fi, mini-golf, a playground clubhouse with three towers, and a relaxing community patio with games including cornhole, giant Jenga, and Connect 4. Stop by our general store for RV supplies, drinks, ice, Blue Bunny ice cream treats, snacks, and souvenirs.
Whether you're stopping for one night while traveling I-90 or planning an extended stay to explore southeastern South Dakota, Mitchell KOA Journey is a clean, convenient, and relaxing place to recharge.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Mitchell KOA Journey.
Your hosts,
Patricia and Brian Garvis
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.
Mitchell KOA is proud to offer a special Thank You to all military veterans, service men and women, police, firefighters and first responders with 10% off their reservation.
Valid military, state or federal service ID is required at check in.
This discount is applied at check-in and can't be combined with other offers, including KOA Rewards®.
Thank you for your service and dedication.
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