About Howell Station
Number of accommodations: 135
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Karen C
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 139, Loop: PPOI
Quiet campground with LARGE sites. Only issue was they were working on the dam and caused some noises during the weekdays we were there. They have a nice bike trail that goes into Pella, total about 14 miles. Huge shade trees on most of the sites. We will definitely come to this one again. Don't count on access to social media, which if you are aware, is not a big issue, but it was a surprise to us to have no coverage. Phone calls mostly worked, but texts and internet were pretty much non existant.
Karen C
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 139, Loop: PPOI
Quiet campground with LARGE sites. Only issue was they were working on the dam and caused some noises during the weekdays we were there. They have a nice bike trail that goes into Pella, total about 14 miles. Huge shade trees on most of the sites. We will definitely come to this one again. Don't count on access to social media, which if you are aware, is not a big issue, but it was a surprise to us to have no coverage. Phone calls mostly worked, but texts and internet were pretty much non existant.
Harold L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: PPOI
had a bad storm they cleaned it up right away
Harold L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: PPOI
had a bad storm they cleaned it up right away
Roger O
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PRAI
Spacious sites. Clean and well maintained facilities.
Roger O
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PRAI
Spacious sites. Clean and well maintained facilities.
Barb E
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PRAI
we decided to book a last min camping trip. found a spot open in North overlook booked it and packed up the camper.
we got a call about an hour later from the campground saying that the site we booked was somehow double booked and they would try to find us a new spot. we were called back shortly with our new site number and they apologized for having to move us. when we arrived at the check in booth they apologized again and thanked us for being flexible.
that evening another person stopped by to make sure we got settled in and were doing OK in the new spot very apologetic and nice. we were very happy with the location and the amount of time they spent to make sure it was a suitable replacement site.
Barb E
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PRAI
we decided to book a last min camping trip. found a spot open in North overlook booked it and packed up the camper.
we got a call about an hour later from the campground saying that the site we booked was somehow double booked and they would try to find us a new spot. we were called back shortly with our new site number and they apologized for having to move us. when we arrived at the check in booth they apologized again and thanked us for being flexible.
that evening another person stopped by to make sure we got settled in and were doing OK in the new spot very apologetic and nice. we were very happy with the location and the amount of time they spent to make sure it was a suitable replacement site.
Panonglee C
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: KVIL
Great place to camp, run, fish, go for walks.
Panonglee C
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: KVIL
Great place to camp, run, fish, go for walks.
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
