I was visiting as a way to get through SD and go further west from eastern Minnesota. As I drove a…read morelong, we caught sight of the dinosaur mostly behind the field surrounded by the chain link fence and immediately next to St James Catholic Church. One dinosaur is on a raised bed and is clearly for looking at, not touching. Then a triceratops is wandering (ok, standing) loose and free for petting. Next to that is an archeological dig site with a jeep...all made of heavy concrete (?) to scale. It was a lot of fun for 3 adults with childlike glee who came upon it but sheer surprise. We spent 15 - 20 minutes taking pictures.

From the owner: South Dakota Dinosaur Park presently has a life-size mosasaur, as well as a triceratops and a…read moredinosaur bones playground. This park is in the beginning stage of becoming a one-of-a-kind free dinosaur park located in the middle of S.D. Work is in progress to secure funds for further development and sculptures. In 1992 a 12 to 15 ft. mosasaurs was unearthed in the city limits of Chamberlain, S.D. inspiring recreate a life-size sculpture.

Spent three days with extended family spread over two cabins. Very minimalist but comfortable. One…read moreroom had two bunk beds, best described as similar to naval beds with odd dimensions. Mattresses were covered in plastic and measured approximately 30" wide by 72" long by 4" deep. Linens were provided. Second room had a full (NOT queen) bed lifted pretty high. Elderly or disabled persons may need different accommodations to stay in this room because the top of the mattress was at least 36" above the floor. Linens were also provided. The cabin was furnished with all basic kitchen utensils, pots, pans, and dishes for four people. Dish soap was also available. A four burner range with oven, microwave, toaster, and basic fridge/freezer. The air conditioner cooled the main livingroom/kitchen space, but not the bedrooms. There was a wall-mounted flat screen TV that we did not use, so I cannot review it. Bathroom had towels and wash cloths for at least four people. Water pressure was great and the water got plenty hot. The back of the cabin had a sizeable screened porch with a table and four chairs. The porch exited to a small picnic table with a very basic park-style square grill where charcoal or wood could be used to cook. No firepit or fire ring was located near the cabin. Amenities included a nearby pool and horseback riding on select days. Hiking was minimal and limited mostly to mowed paths. Perfect for casual walkers or families with small children.

We enjoyed our stay. The lodge offered a great gathering place for our family reunion. It had an…read moreamazing view of the currently-flooded Missouri River. Our cabin had a wonderful view as well. The cabins have 2-3 bedrooms, A/C, a kitchen, a living area, and a screened-in porch. Other parts of the park teach about the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and overlook the confluence of the Niobrara River with the Missouri. There are hiking paths and fishing ponds. The rolling hills and wooded areas make a beautiful setting. Pets are allowed.

We reserved a site here for the first night of a multi-family RV adventure, and it was probably the…read morebest night we had! The place was clean with easy, pull through sites and the best part was, our tent campers could set up right next to the RV. The bathroom/shower building was clean, though not fancy, but it had good hot water and got the job done. The sites were nice, you could build a fire, and there was a nice little playground for the kids. We got there kinda late and left kinda early, so we only took a short stroll around the grounds, but the lakeview was pretty and you don't even notice that you're right off the highway. Even without major tourist attractions around, I'd stay here again for a few nights. The hosts were friendly and the hook ups were easy. The only thing I could mark it down for were a couple of the sites that were up chatting fireside a bit late, like 2am ish. I'm sure the folks in our RV weren't bothered by it, but our tents were right in the middle of the two sites and it was annoying. I crashed for good about 2am, though, and if they were up later than that, at least they didn't wake me up again.

A total gem of a city campground for a very nice price. Try for site #15 - you're not going to get…read morea sewer connection, but the lake view is totally worth it! Site #26 is also pretty nice, and is a pull thru site with full hook-ups. Showers and restrooms are pretty darn clean for a city run campground. Dog friendly, and there are plenty of trails to walk your furry pal on. No cable, but Mitchell does get 3 local channels via antenna, and it's so pretty here you're not going to watch much tv anyway. WARNING (and why this review is only 4 stars): If you're looking to stay here to enjoy the lake, forget it. The lake is pretty gross and full of blue-green algae, so DON'T plan on swimming. Or leting your kids swim. Or letting your dog anywhere near it. If your only interested in the view, the trees, and a nice quiet place to chill out, it's still worth it, IMHO.

We splurged for the 'sunrise site' that came with a little patio, a nice picnic table, a nice gas…read moregrill, fire pit and even a swing to enjoy this quiet park out in the middle of a lot of farmland They have a nice little camp store with some supplies, ice cream, ice, and even some farm fresh eggs $7/ dozen It's about a 15 minute walk into town and the only street that is paved is main street. There is a small grocery there with very limited supplies, but we're also told the bowling alley is 'the' place to go to eat. There is also a Sinclair's gas station and another restaurant. I'm much shorter distance from the campground if you need that. Super friendly staff- very clean park. It's quiet and the sites are nicely level. We paid $80 per night for full hook up

The sites are clean and grounds well maintained. Laundry room was very clean & so were showers…read more They have two big areas for dogs (we travel with 2), & a kids playground area. Host was really nice.