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    A visit to Mitchell Lake is always a good idea. So many entertaining things to do at Mitchell Lake, so little time. Mitchell Lake is right by the Willow Creek Trail, and if the weather is wonderful, you get a fine sight of Bishop Mountain from Mitchell Lake. You could also check out Major Lake if you're here at Mitchell Lake; it's close by; The Lodge at Palmer Gulch is a great place to get some rest. This lake is so wonderful. Jewel Cave National Monument  
   is a great local destination here at Mitchell Lake.
You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining things in the Black Hills. You don’t have to go far from Mitchell Lake to distinguish the water at Mitchell Lake Dam, and dry warm beds await you at Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites. The amount of rain that falls at Mitchell Lake is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is commonly May, that's the
 
               one that rains the most while January is frequently the driest month. Hiking along the Sylvan Lake Harney Trail is pleasant fun; camping is available at Crooked Creek Resort.
This lake is so wonderful. Why not camp at Three Forks Campground since you're here at Mitchell Lake; China Gulch is another delightful place to pop by nearby. If you adore the outdoors you'll adore it here in the Black Hills. Looking for something near Mitchell Lake? Horse Thief Lake is in the vicinity, and going for a hike along the Lost Cabin Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. For the period of the summer here at Mitchell Lake, high temperatures typically get into the 80's; the overnight is rather chillier of course, ordinarily in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Mitchell Lake dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.
This lake is one of the great places here in the Black Hills.

 
The Lodge at Palmer Gulch, Hill City
2 miles away
Enjoy our 2 Heated Swimming Pools- 3 Hot Tubs- and our wonderful Sauna. The Lodge at Palmer Gulch is nestled in a valley of ponderosa pines just 5 miles west of Mount RushmoreClosest Resort to Mount R...

Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites, Hill City
2 miles away
Hill City, located in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest, is your central vacation location only minutes to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Enjoy local tours, fishing and trail ride...

Current weather conditions at Mitchell Lake, Black Hills, Pennington County, South Dakota
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Local climate location: LEAD 14 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.93833
Longitude: -103.5367

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These outdoors activities are available near Mitchell Lake.
 Hotels Near Mitchell Lake:
The Lodge at Palmer Gulch, Hill City, 2 miles away
Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites, Hill City, 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hill City, Sd, Hill City, 2 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Hill City/Mt. Rushmore, Hill City, 3 miles away
Comfort Inn Hill City, Hill City, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mitchell Lake:
Crooked Creek Resort, Hill City, 1 miles away
Three Forks Campground, Pennington County, 2 miles away
Hill City Koa Kampground, Hill City, 2 miles away
Black Hill Camp and Breakfast, Hill City, 3 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Mitchell Lake:
Terry Peak, South Dakota, 26 miles away
      1100 vertical feet
 National Parks Near Mitchell Lake:
Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer - SD, 9 miles away
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone - SD, 12 miles away
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Harrison - NE, 66 miles away
 Trails Near Mitchell Lake:
Willow Creek Trail, Pennington County, 2 miles away
Sylvan Lake Harney Trail, Pennington County, 4 miles away
Lost Cabin Trail, Pennington County, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Mitchell Lake:
Major Lake, Pennington CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Horse Thief Lake, Pennington CountyCounty, 5 miles away

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Crooked Creek Resort
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Country Store Gift Shop...
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...elcome to Crooked Creek Campground and Resort. One of Hill City's finest campgrounds nestled in a quiet shaded valley, with Spring Creek babbling through the resort.

You are minutes away from some of the most fantastic attractions in the Black Hills area. Pack a lunch and experience a wildlife adventure in Custer State Park. Enjoy a day or evening at Mount Rushmore National Monument. Crazy Horse Memorial, the world's largest mountain carving, is only minutes away from the resort.

Wander into Hill City, the heart of the Black Hills. You will discover a living, breathing mountain community, a place where spectacular scenery and some of the best parks and attractions mingle with a century-old tradition of hard work and friendly western hospitality. You will find art galleries, lively restaurants, colorful retail shops and the story of Dinosaur Sue, the 1880 Train, and our very own Prairie Berry Winery.

Several Outstanding golf courses are located throughout the Black Hills. Enjoy fishing at near by lakes and streams. A hunter's dream, Elk, Deer and Merriam Turkey ar...

Custer/Mt Rushmore KOA
11 miles away
Nice facility. Friendly, helpful staff. We just returned from 3 nights of tent-camping there. Only complaint- 16 hwy was a bit more active at night than we would hope. Again, in a tent, you hear it all.  Didn't realize the alternate bathhouse was the one with all the remodel until our last day-very nice!!!!!...

Deerfield Lake Boat Ramp Campground
17 miles away
I can only speak about Deerfield lake and it is beautiful. The fishing is also good. Have caught my limit of trout on every visit. It's not crowded at all. A very nice place to get some peace and quiet....

Elk Creek Resort and Lodge
17 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom...TENT:We have space at the Elk Creek Camp, plus additional space in a very large, secluded area over the hill at the Deerview Camp., RV:We have 9 full sites and 14 Electric & Water sites at the Elk Creek Camp and 20 full sites and 84 Electric & Water sites at the Deerview Camp., PETS:They must be kept on a leash at all times and you must clean up after them.  If they are left alone in one of our rooms they must be contained in a kennel., FIRES:Campfires are allowed at the discretion of the Resort Owner.  Our fire danger fluctuates wildly so we cannot make a blanket statement on this., STORE:We have basic foods and supplies., GROCERY:There is a very large, well supplies store within two miles., POOL:We have a very nice outdoor pool and hot tub., GAMEROOM:Our game room is open on request....

Terry Peak
25 miles away
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Terry Peak Ski Area is positioned geographically to receive a substantial amount snowfall through the winter months. With elevations of 5,900-ft to over 7,000-ft. more snow can fall on Terry Peak than anywhere else in the region. It's common for snowfall predictions to exceed up to three times of what was anticipated or to receive snowfall at 5,500-ft and higher when snow wasn't expected at all. However it's important to remember that we can depend on snow at Terry Peak. With the efficient high-tec snowmaking system covering 60% of the mountain, good conditions are assured from the begriming to end of the season. Stay posted to our web site and live mountain cams for dependable surface and weather conditions. Remember: SNOW HAPPENS AT TERRY PEAK!...

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