Out of state
Nice campground. Just wish they would not charge out of state people more money. They would be able to fill the park if this policy would be charged.
Iowa boy
7/12/2026
Overall Experience
3.8
Services
4.8
Facilities
4.5
Upper Lodge
We enjoyed our stay at this lodge. It was spacious, and it allowed us to enjoy the lodge's deck as well. We had several guests as it was a group birthday party.
I would suggest some changes. The state's website regarding the lodges and the Modern Cabin isn't complete for information. The website says you must bring your own linens, but does not say you need to bring your own pillows and blankets, too. The Lake Thompson Lodge had provided blankets and pillows when we held prior birthday parties there. Complete information is needed.
Also, the website lists the Modern Cabin as plural. Cabins. Our group used both lodges and the Modern Cabin. We could've used more than one cabin, but the website is misleading in that regard.
We did enjoy our stay. We'd just like to see the website updated as to what is actually needed and available.
Cate
7/6/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.7
Newton Hills State Park
We were disappointed that there was no water in the lake. My only feedback would be to have that posted on the site.
Mandy
7/5/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.4
Really great cg!
McGoo
7/3/2026
Great amenities, helpful staff
Campground was very clean and full, but sites were spread out so neighboring groups did not feel intrusive. Park staff assisted us with an equipment failure and explaining things to do at the park. Attending a few programs and have fun learning about owls!
Happy Campers
6/29/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
4.5
Facilities
5.0
Super Nice Park
Old Happy Camper
6/27/2026
Great place to camp
Suzi
6/24/2026
Overall Experience
3.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.3
Lovely stay
Joanna R
6/24/2026
June 2026
We absolutely loved camping at Newton Hills - the hiking was unbelievable. They had several programs going on while we there, but we did not participate, we were too busy taking in the beautiful hikes. I only wish they would update the site stating that there is swimming, fishing, and kayak rentals since the lake is dry. We traveled from quite a ways and we had no idea.
June 2026
6/24/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
4.0
Facilities
3.4
Great Place to Disconnect
Prairiechick
6/23/2026
Nice surprise
Nrt
6/23/2026
Nice peaceful spot
I like that the tent spots were a little off the beaten path in their own little circle drive. One of the tent spots was in the grassy area in the middle of the circle which I thought was a little weird, but the spots around the edge were nice. There's a bath house with showers and flush toilets within an easy walk of the tent area where I was (camp spots #113 - #117).
Camper2026
6/23/2026
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
4.0
Facilities
4.8
Happy Camper
Outdoorsy
6/23/2026
Surprised
I found the on line fees a bit high priced.
R&R
6/11/2026
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
4.7
Facilities
4.7
Excellent!
Chris
6/11/2026
Awesome nature experience
We had an amazing weekend at Newton Hills, made even more awesome with a very knowledgeable guide who expertly led us on an evening hike to find nocturnal birds and creatures. All ages in our group loved it. Highly recommend!
RH
6/11/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.9
Always the best park
Happy Camper
6/9/2026
Trail ride
Camping with my horse and friends was wonderful. Corrals are great. New hydrants are awesome. Cell service is sketchy. Needs a shower house.
MJL
5/25/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
4.7
Facilities
3.8
Opening Weekend
Very disappointed in the appearance of the Campground given it was Opening Weekend, and they should know that lots of people would be driving through. It was not all mowed (typical)., and our fire pit /ring had not been cleaned. We were also surprised that at no time during the weekend (Friday- Sunday) did we see the Campground Host. We did leave a day early due to the incoming weather.
Shindler Girl
5/23/2026
Overall Experience
2.0
Services
1.7
Facilities
3.0
Peaceful
Hideaway
5/12/2026
Camp
Everything was great. Spot 82 the 50 amp breaker was bad. Not a big deal just used the 30 amp.
Camper
5/12/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
First time cabineer
Newton Hills is always a great experience. This was my first time in a cabin there and it exceeded my expectations.
Dale
5/12/2026
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Newton Hills Review
SDCamper
5/11/2026
Fantastic Cabin
prsce22
12/29/2025
Gathering
There was no communication regarding where to get the key. When I finally found the key box the passcode did not work. Had to go to rangers house and he had just had surgery but did help me get the key. The appliances need updating. The fireplace could use an update I know it is winter but having someone to call would be helpful
Holiday gathering
12/14/2025
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
4.0
Facilities
4.4
Great
Snowfall
11/13/2025
Nice park
Teresa
11/13/2025
Review
Camping guys
11/13/2025
Great park and staff.
Maslow11
10/31/2025
Perfect park
The bucket
10/28/2025
Nice park!
Getting firewood was impossible. It was pretty cold, and no one was staffing the office. All the wood was locked up. In MN they have an app that allows you to buy wood without going to the office. If you don’t know where to get wood outside the park, you are out of luck making a fire. That was literally my only complaint. The park is so pretty, the hikes were amazing. We loved it, and bonus that dogs are welcome in some cabins!!
Mom23g
10/22/2025
Overall Experience
3.8
Services
5.0
Facilities
3.6
The showers were HOT HOT HOT
We enjoy the trails and the ability to stay on paved roads that take you through just as beautiful an area as the dirt trails.
jlabeaner
10/18/2025
Overall Experience
3.8
Services
4.0
Facilities
3.5
Ice ice baby - cold showers
jlabeaner
10/18/2025
October camping with my kids
Beautiful trees in the campground in October, awesome hiking trails. Should have been instructions for TV and mini splits.
Fireman jer
10/16/2025
Overall Experience
4.3
Services
4.5
Facilities
4.9
Great park
Newton Hills is a great place. Modern cabin, very nice. Staff service and treatment, wonderful. Had an issue, bit it was respectfully, courteously, and professionally handled. Appreciated the extra effort by staff for customer satisfaction. Keep up the gocod work.
GenB
10/12/2025
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.7
Beautiful getaway
Mjs
10/4/2025
Horse camp
Molly
9/29/2025
Our camping Spot
The bugs were really bad during the daytime.
Beautiful park!! Very quiet at night!
Morgan
9/29/2025
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.9
camp2025
horses camp
9/26/2025
Overall Experience
2.0
Services
1.7
camping2025
horses2025
9/26/2025
Overall Experience
2.0
Services
2.7
Facilities
2.0
camping
stayed at horse camp at Newton Hills. Made 4 reservations for myself and friends.I called ahead to let them know we were on our way to our reserved spots. Was told everything was ready for us. Upon arriving to our site a little after 4PM check in time, 3 of the 4 sites we had reserved had other campers in them. Tags with our name on them was clearly marked on pst. Campers at two of the sites agreed to move as they knew it wasn't there site. Campers at the third site were out riding horses we were told. We went to park office and was told by person in charge that "nothing they could do about it and it wasn't their problem" He proceeds to call person who was in our site and told him what the problem was. Apparently, they were friends. An hour or more went by before we were able to finally get the person out of our site and we were able to get our horses and ourselves into site. Was told by park personnel, we would get a partial refund - have received nothing.
horses2025
9/26/2025
Overall Experience
2.3
Services
2.3
camping experience at Newton Hills
horses2025
9/26/2025
Overall Experience
2.0
Services
2.3
Pretty Nice
We stayed at the Scout Lodge, which was nice. We would have liked to have a vacuum or mop available to clean up better after staying, as other state lodges asked us to do that. The “lake” is a puddle and the beach is nowhere near the water and is overgrown. Not sure if this is normal or a dry year, but disappointed that wasn’t available.
Jenn81
9/20/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
3.9
We Love Newton Hills!
Everything was great except that we had to move the picnic table (very heavy) back onto the deck of our cabin. Be sure to hike the gorgeous Woodland Trail.
MissSmarty
9/15/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.7
Good trip
Janet
9/13/2025
A Day in the Life ???
Cicero
9/10/2025
Two thumbs up
Fudd
9/9/2025
Overall Good
The website said that fishing, canoes, and kayaks were available for use. However, Lake Lakota had receded about 150-200 yards from the previous shoreline. We purchased fishing license and brought all our fishing supplies with us only to be disappointed. I believe the website or FB page should be current but neither were in regards to this condition.
The campground was quiet, had yard games for checking out and activities throughout the weekend.
Lbleess
9/8/2025
Overall Experience
4.8
Services
4.2
Facilities
4.0
Horse camping
MJL
8/27/2025
Amazing campground
Sadie
8/15/2025
Second stay
Second visit to the park. Visited friends who stayed in campers. We stayed in cabin 8. It is dark and located too far from the comfort station to walk in the dark. For the price paid it should have the amenities of a motel room; i.e. running water, microwave, mini fridge. The AC worked fine but the mattresses were extremely uncomfortable. We came a day later than our reservation start and left a day earlier due to being so uncomfortable with the cabin. The park itself is beautiful and the camping sites were nice.
Second stay
8/15/2025
Overall Experience
2.3
Services
4.8
Facilities
3.2
Great place
We have rented the Upper Lodge two consecutive years to host a famiky reunion. The lodge is wonderful, spacious, and is well stocked to be able to cook. The beds are a little iffy. Some mattresses should be replaced, but, having said that, we thoroughly enjoy the park and the lodge. They are kids of yard games to rent as well at no cost..
ZeArtiste
8/13/2025
Overall Experience
5.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.7
Newton Hills
On the whole a lovely park. My only suggestions are better trail markers along the paths and to try and level out some of the camper sites. Some of them are steep and nearly impossible to get RV/campers level enough for the fridges to operate properly. We know this is a lot of work and may not be feasible but that is what we would put on a wish list. Great park and staff is amazing!
Jena
8/11/2025
Overall Experience
4.5
Services
4.3
Facilities
3.7
Great Facility
elivbosch
8/8/2025
Great Overnight
Icart
8/8/2025
Newton Hills Cabin 3
Cabin 3 is in an amazing location. But the ground around the cabin & especially around the fire pit is all dirt & mud. It doesn’t dry well after a small amount of rain & makes it hard to cook & impossible to enjoy a fire. There is considerable tree cover which makes it hard for ground cover to grow, but something needs to be done to make the fire space usable.
Emma
8/7/2025
Overall Experience
4.0
Services
5.0
Facilities
4.0
Newton Hills Cabin 9
Emma
8/7/2025
Summer Camping
Camper71
8/7/2025