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
Bradley B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: PPOI
Biggest problems are no access to internet and very very limited cell reception. A real problem in the stormy weather. TV not good as well for us to get information about weather.
Very nice clean sites.
Bathrooms Clean
Do like the campground however!
Tom R
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PRAI
Everything was great except change of check in and check out time is terrible. Don't know who came up with check out at noon but it stinks.
Mark B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: PPOI
Big shady camping stalls, bike-walking trails just a beautiful place to camp, the only down side little to no cell service in the ariea
Debra B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: PPOI
Great site to watch the river flow by and the eagles soar.
Karen S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PRAI
Spacious camping site, easy access to bike trails
Janet E
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: PPOI
We absolutely love this campground by the river, and thoroughly enjoyed the daily show put on by a family of bald eagles feeding on the abundant fish below the dam. Cell phone service is spotty at best and there is no internet service, so you will truly disconnect while you are here. The facilities are clean and the park staff are very friendly.
Stacy W
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: PPOI
We always love our stay here. The proximity to all the activities related to the balloon festival is perfect. We love watching the eagles fish from the water right behind our site. The walking trails are great too
Betty V
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: KVIL
The grass was extremely long to walk through when it was wet from dew and rain. It was also very uneven with holes and ruts and there was a multitude of flies!
Kathi T
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PRAI
The sites are spacious and very level. Most provide ample shade.
Daniel M
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: PPOI
Everything was great. Wish lawn was cut prior to weekend. Would camp here again and again.
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
| Category | About |
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| General |
Howell Station does not have a reservation window. You MUST have a reservation prior to occupying a site. |
| General |
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. |
