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
Rolley B
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: KVIL
I've stayed at Howell Station for years. Great campsite, good sites, clean restrooms, great access to Knoxville, Pella, the bike trail, etc. Lake Red Rock is a great place to stay!
Shawn H
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PRAI
Easy accessible clean facilities
Shannon D
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: PPOI
Very nice camping, close to hiking and fishing.
Toni M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: PPOI
Very nice place and very friendly workers.
Katherine S
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PRAI
My favorite campground overall. Nice roomy camp sights. Mature trees with plenty of shade. Trails all around and river in view. There's so much wildlife and too many bird species to count. Walk the trail along the river and seeall tald eagles in the trees waiting for a fish to catch.
Howell station is the best kept secret in south central iowa.... But do not tell anyone! Lol
Brad E
VerifiedDecember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: KVIL
Campground conditions were excellent, as they most always are.
Staff were friendly and attentive
Bob L
VerifiedDecember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: PPOI
Great campground, clean restrooms & showers are always kept clean and showers are always working .
Robin F
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: PPOI
The location is facing northeast into the shade. If you use this spot go with a friend camper because the spot in front of you is close. So this would be great for a family get together or friends weekend spot to share your camping “Space”.
Kenneth T
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: PRAI
every thing was clean & neat the people were very nice & helpful
KARREN B
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 139, Loop: PPOI
Park was very nice. Large spaces and plenty of room. Will return.
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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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. |
