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Camping at Kennebec KOA Journey

KOA campground · Kennebec

A campground near fishing.

About this campground

Welcome to Kennebec KOA Journey | Looking for the best RV park near the Black Hills, a convenient campground on the way to Yellowstone, or a relaxing South Dakota camping stop? Welcome to Kennebec KOA Journey, now under new ownership and bringing fresh, exciting energy to one of South Dakota's most iconic campgrounds.

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Campsites

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Amenities & location

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 120 Max Length
  • Wi Fi
  • Firewood
  • Pavilion
  • Dog Park
  • Basketball Hoop
  • Horseshoes
  • Ladder Golf
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Volleyball
Pets
Pets welcome

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Kennebec KOA Journey: questions answered

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Getting there
Listing Kennebec, SD (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

New Frontier Campground and RV Park

9.3 mi from Kennebec KOA Journey (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights57 sites open for every night

West Bend Recreation Area

20.3 mi from Kennebec KOA Journey (straight-line)
Sites $23/night
$46 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from South Dakota State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights87 sites open for every night

Farm Island Recreation Area

36.7 mi from Kennebec KOA Journey (straight-line)
Sites $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from South Dakota State Parks · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

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  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Badlands National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour South Dakota area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $14/person
    • Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch South Dakota area · 1 hr · from $26/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Badlands Small Plane Air Adventure Tour South Dakota area · 40 min · from $249/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Heartland RVs Mallard
2022 Heartland RVs Mallard

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 92 mi from campground

$150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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KZ SPORTSMEN Classic 191BHK Travel easy with this Ultralight camper!
KZ SPORTSMEN Classic 191BHK Travel easy with this Ultralight camper!

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 158 mi from campground

$99/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Make Black Hills Family Memories
Make Black Hills Family Memories

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 10 · 171 mi from campground

$160/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Kennebec KOA Journey

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Badlands National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Badlands National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

South Dakota area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $14/person

Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch
Dark Deadwood Ghost Tours: Ghosts & Graves of Gunslingers' Gulch

South Dakota area · 1 hr · from $26/person

Badlands Small Plane Air Adventure Tour
Badlands Small Plane Air Adventure Tour

South Dakota area · 40 min · from $249/person

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Ultimate Small Plane Aerial Tour to See Badlands National Park
Ultimate Small Plane Aerial Tour to See Badlands National Park

South Dakota area · 1.1 hr · from $359/person

Deadwood Wild West Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour
Deadwood Wild West Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour

South Dakota area · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $10/person

Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Badlands National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

South Dakota area · 11 hr–12 hr · from $16/person

Self Guided Badlands National Park Loop Road Audio Driving Tour
Self Guided Badlands National Park Loop Road Audio Driving Tour

South Dakota area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $12/person

Admission Ticket to the Dakota Discovery Museum
Admission Ticket to the Dakota Discovery Museum

South Dakota area · 1.5 hr · from $8/person

Dakota Highlights: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore & Badlands Audio Tour
Dakota Highlights: Black Hills, Mt Rushmore & Badlands Audio Tour

South Dakota area · 2 days · from $34/person