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
LeRoy H
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: PPOI
Very clean restrooms and showers. Patroled very well,camp hosts very nice. Thanks for a pleasant three days.
Brenda S
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: PPOI
Always love this park. Quiet and lots of room between campsites. Staff was very nice. The only complaint we have is the mowing. The grass was too long, dandelions tall and everywhere.
Guy G
VerifiedMay 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: PPOI
I've lived in Iowa for 70 years....never been to the Howell Station at Red Rock. Super impressed by the huge campground, generous spaces, super clean shower and restrooms. And then there are the giant 400 year old trees throughout.
Joi D
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: PPOI
Such a peaceful campground! Great for birdwatching and time around the fire. And the restrooms are some of the cleanest we have seen at a campground! Lots of walking/biking areas, very accessible no matter where you are coming from, close to Pella and Hwy 163. We love coming here! Besides hitting the bakeries and meat shops in downtown Pella, we also went to Tassel Ridge outside of town. And a new discovery, Full Bloom Brewery in Oskaloosa we highly recommend the outdoor seating and the brews! Can't wait to come back to Howell station!
Robert L
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: KVIL
great
Charles O
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: PPOI
This campground never disappoints! The grounds are beautifully maintained. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. We love the spacing between most sites as it feels very private.
Stephen B
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: KVIL
An outstanding campground, Howell Station is below the dam at Red Rock. A large campground with mostly spacious sites, both along the River and on the park-like prairie. The bike and walking trail is our favorite. Level campsites, great restrooms, it’s quiet and relaxing.
Ken M
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: PRAI
Great campground
Steve W
VerifiedMay 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: PPOI
Great Location 101
Laurie P
VerifiedMay 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: PPOI
The bike trails are great!! You can also go into Pella and visit Jaarsma Bakery for some tasty treats. The shower houses are always clean. Camp hosts are very friendly and helpful.
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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| 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. |
