About Howell Station
Number of accommodations: 135
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (627)
What Guests Are Saying
Howell Station is a highly praised campground known for its spacious, clean sites and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite for families. Campers enjoy the quiet atmosphere, friendly staff, and numerous recreational opportunities, including biking and wildlife watching. Some minor improvements are suggested, like better Wi-Fi and complete hookups, but overall, visitors have had great experiences and plan to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Howell Station is a highly praised campground known for its spacious, clean sites and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite for families. Campers enjoy the quiet atmosphere, friendly staff, and numerous recreational opportunities, including biking and wildlife watching. Some minor improvements are suggested, like better Wi-Fi and complete hookups, but overall, visitors have had great experiences and plan to return.
Review Summary
Andrea W
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: PPOI
Our family has camped at Howell Station for years. We’ve enjoyed watching our granddaughters riding their bikes and playing games here through the years. We love it!
Dennis D
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: KVIL
It was a fun, relaxing weekend.
Geoffrey P
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: PPOI
Pleasantly surprised to find this beautiful campground in Iowa. Huge campsites, beautiful trees. The city of Pella was a great place to visit. Everything about the entire area was very nice. Would definitely visit again.
Nate B
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: KVIL
What a wonderful place to stay. Campsites are large. The campground is quiet. The wildlife is plentiful. We had a great seven days.
Dean W
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: PRAI
Need to put in complete hook ups not all just some
Robert F
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PRAI
Very nice camp ground. The shower house was very clean due to the hard work of the camp hosts. We really liked the bike trails
Susan P
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: PPOI
clean restrooms and campground. enjoyed watching the eagles and deer. good walking paths and biking.
Tammy A
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PRAI
This is my favorite camp ground. The sites are large and close to level. Bath houses are clean. Lots of area to walk and ride bikes. It is quite. Just a good place to go.
William L
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: KVIL
We love camping at Howell Station. Large level sites. Very clean bathrooms and showers.
David L
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PRAI
I'd like to give 1 star to keep people away. But I'm not that selfish. Clean restrooms great access to the river.
Location Howell Station
Address:
1081 198th Place
Pella, IA, 50219
United States
1081 198th Place
Pella, Iowa 50219
From Pella, Iowa, take Highway T-15 southwest for 5 miles, then turn east on Idaho Drive to 198th Place. Travel south and follow signs to campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.365 / -92.9736
Elevation: 214 feet
Policies & Rules
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Howell Station does not have a reservation window. You MUST have a reservation prior to occupying a site. |
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Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 2:00 p.m. |
| General |
The fee booth is open 7 days per week: Monday through Thursday: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Friday through Sunday: 9:00 - 11:00 am & 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Fee Booth phone number: (641) 620-1802. |
| General |
We offer a limited supply of firewood at the campground. If you want to ensure you have firewood for your stay, please plan on bringing your own supply. Travelers entering Iowa are strongly encouraged to leave out-of-state firewood behind. |
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Camping units are restricted to one wheeled unit and two tents, or three tents per site. A maximum of eight persons per campsite is allowed. |
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Parking or driving motor vehicles on the grass is not allowed. Boat trailers may be parked on the grass. |
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Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not permitted. |
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Kiddie pools, slip-and-slides, and similar water-based play equipment are not permitted. |
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Bounce houses and similar inflatable play equipment are not permitted. |
