About Howell Station
Number of accommodations: 135
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (1878)
What Guests Are Saying
Howell Station is praised for its spacious and well-maintained campsites, providing a peaceful and relaxing environment with ample recreational opportunities, including great bike trails and proximity to Pella. Reviewers commend the cleanliness of facilities and the helpfulness of staff. However, many note the lack of cell service as a downside, alongside a few minor maintenance concerns.
What Guests Are Saying
Howell Station is praised for its spacious and well-maintained campsites, providing a peaceful and relaxing environment with ample recreational opportunities, including great bike trails and proximity to Pella. Reviewers commend the cleanliness of facilities and the helpfulness of staff. However, many note the lack of cell service as a downside, alongside a few minor maintenance concerns.
Review Summary
Kenneth G
VerifiedMay 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: PPOI
We always enjoy our stay at Howell Station. Pella has so many things to do or just enjoy your camping
Connie J
VerifiedMay 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: PRAI
My experience is always joyful as I love camping. Very relaxing.
Marlys L
VerifiedMay 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: PPOI
The area is great, but you need to address the lack of cell coverage. Extremely poor reception or should I say no reception.
Thank you,
Marlys Lensing
Noela C
VerifiedMay 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: PPOI
This is a large, flat campground. The sites are far apart on a large, grassy area. There are some bumps and dips in the grassy area, but no more than you would expect in such an area. Our site was level, both side to side and front to back.
Randy B
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: PPOI
The campground and facilities are well cared for. We like that there is a nice space between campsites, not crowded. The bicycle trails in the immediate area are great and there are a lot of other things to see and do.
Donna S
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: PRAI
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Kathi T
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: PRAI
Plenty of room between spots. Great bike trail and immaculate restrooms.
Greg W
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: PPOI
The individual that blows off the roads and pads should probably shut off the blower when he’s going by people so someone doesn’t get their eye poked out! Otherwise great experience
Alan M
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: PPOI
Howell is a very nice campground. All the staff/volunteers do an excellent job. The bathrooms are always clean and tidy. There is lots of space between the campsites. I love the variety of trees; hackberry's, sycamores, gingko, Kentucky coffee, catalpa, white pine, box elder, red oak, white oak, large cottonwood, redbuds, etc.. It's like a mini arboretum. We had a severe storm go through our last night and the next morning early (Sunday no less), the Core was out early with boomtrucks, chain saws, brush chippers, skid loaders. Just an exceptional job. There is a nice 23 mi roundtrip bike path. Pella has some great pastries.
Brenda S
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: KVIL
If you are looking for space, peace and quiet and something close to town this is your camping area. Love the convenience to the bike trail and able to ride into town whether to shop, eat or check out their awesome bike shop (Iowa Bike) where you will get fantastic assistance to purchase a bike (thanks Chris and Roy). The only down fall about corp campsites, no full hookups. However, their dump stations are easy access and clean so they do make it easy to use. Check it out as you will not be disappointed.
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
Arrival & departure
- Reservations are required before occupying a site.
- Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 2:00 PM.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- The fee booth is open daily with specific hours for weekdays and weekends.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood is available in limited supply; it's recommended to bring your own.
Site capacity
- Campsites allow one wheeled unit and two tents or three tents, with a maximum of eight people.
Vehicles & parking
- No parking or driving on the grass, except for boat trailers.
- Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not allowed.
Safety & rules
- Water-based play equipment such as kiddie pools and slip-and-slides are not allowed.
- Inflatable play equipment like bounce houses are not allowed.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
