About Howell Station
Number of accommodations: 135
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Jane F
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: PPOI
The area was extremely clean. The camping spaces were not on top of each other. The grounds were perfect. Could not ask for a better place to camp.
Jane F
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: PPOI
The area was extremely clean. The camping spaces were not on top of each other. The grounds were perfect. Could not ask for a better place to camp.
Jane F
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: PPOI
The area was extremely clean. The camping spaces were not on top of each other. The grounds were perfect. Could not ask for a better place to camp.
Robert or Kathy K
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: KVIL
Really nice area. We have camped here several times. This particular time we could not reserve the handicap accessible site but did quite well on a regular site, #59. It is right on a curve so be sure to pull your vehicles in completely off of the road way. Surrounded by beautiful trees. The camp host at the pay booth was very nice. As far as if you need a true handicap restroom available, the one connected to the actual handicap site is the user friendliest. Good shower access. The other bathrooms say they’re handicap accessible but are not even close to having showers that are accessible. The doorway threshold into the bathroom is too high. Also, there is no parking reserved for a handicap van with a side ramp. The bathroom stalls do let you get your wheelchair in but your chair will be up against your legs to be able to lock the door. Also, campers seem to use the bathroom parking for their guest and quite often you can not park at the restroom so I just took my wheelchair over several times before dark. Howell Station is one of our favorite spots and we’ve learned to make do with the accessible issues and hope to have many more weekends and weeks enjoying the river, eagles, scenery and getting to know fellow campers.
Robert or Kathy K
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: KVIL
Really nice area. We have camped here several times. This particular time we could not reserve the handicap accessible site but did quite well on a regular site, #59. It is right on a curve so be sure to pull your vehicles in completely off of the road way. Surrounded by beautiful trees. The camp host at the pay booth was very nice. As far as if you need a true handicap restroom available, the one connected to the actual handicap site is the user friendliest. Good shower access. The other bathrooms say they’re handicap accessible but are not even close to having showers that are accessible. The doorway threshold into the bathroom is too high. Also, there is no parking reserved for a handicap van with a side ramp. The bathroom stalls do let you get your wheelchair in but your chair will be up against your legs to be able to lock the door. Also, campers seem to use the bathroom parking for their guest and quite often you can not park at the restroom so I just took my wheelchair over several times before dark. Howell Station is one of our favorite spots and we’ve learned to make do with the accessible issues and hope to have many more weekends and weeks enjoying the river, eagles, scenery and getting to know fellow campers.
Robert or Kathy K
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: KVIL
Really nice area. We have camped here several times. This particular time we could not reserve the handicap accessible site but did quite well on a regular site, #59. It is right on a curve so be sure to pull your vehicles in completely off of the road way. Surrounded by beautiful trees. The camp host at the pay booth was very nice. As far as if you need a true handicap restroom available, the one connected to the actual handicap site is the user friendliest. Good shower access. The other bathrooms say they’re handicap accessible but are not even close to having showers that are accessible. The doorway threshold into the bathroom is too high. Also, there is no parking reserved for a handicap van with a side ramp. The bathroom stalls do let you get your wheelchair in but your chair will be up against your legs to be able to lock the door. Also, campers seem to use the bathroom parking for their guest and quite often you can not park at the restroom so I just took my wheelchair over several times before dark. Howell Station is one of our favorite spots and we’ve learned to make do with the accessible issues and hope to have many more weekends and weeks enjoying the river, eagles, scenery and getting to know fellow campers.
Bridget B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PRAI
Great campground. Everything was so clean and people were so friendly.
Bridget B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PRAI
Great campground. Everything was so clean and people were so friendly.
Bridget B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: PRAI
Great campground. Everything was so clean and people were so friendly.
Sheryl K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: PPOI
We always enjoy camping at Howell Station
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 5, 2026
