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Reviews (2037)
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
Melissa P
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: PRAI
Everything about the campground was great! It rained the whole time we were there but no one can control the weather lol! We had a great time and made the best of it!
Terry K
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: PRAI
we camp n 34 site. grass was too long. moles have taken over around fire pit hard walking. Branches laying around not picked up. In the trees you have broken branches hanging really unsafe! Been camping for 20 years there at Howell Station really has gone downhill sorry to see that. Terry Keely
Randy S
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: PRAI
A great place to stay. Lots to see.
Nadine S
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: KVIL
Love the trees, the trails, the eagles and other wildlife, the space! Could have used less rain, but that's a mother nature matter!!!
Jason R
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: PPOI
Always a great experience. Clean bathrooms, great scenery
Mitchell P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 143, Loop: PPOI
Volunteers were very pleasant and accomendating.
Gene M
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PRAI
no comment
Kevin L
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: PPOI
We love everything about the park except you can absolutely not get cell service. It is impossible to read an email or send a text. And you can consider yourself lucky if you can make a phone call. My wife and I both have aging parents we need to be able to get in contact with and it is impossible. I really they would put in some sort of wifi booster or something to fix this problem.
LeRoy H
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: PPOI
Best camp site hosts very helpful and always checking on campsites.
Marcus B
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: PRAI
Absolutely the best camp ground in the area. Clean, well maintained and easy to access.
Location & Directions for Howell Station
1081 198th Place, Pella, IA 50219 United States
Elevation: 214 ft
Getting There
1081 198th Place
Pella, Iowa 50219
From Pella, Iowa, take Highway T-15 southwest for 5 mi, then turn east on Idaho Drive to 198th Place. Travel south and follow signs to campground.
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: October 19, 2026
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