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
Dave K
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: KVIL
Spacious and level camp sites, great bike trails. Beautiful setting with many eagles. hawks, and herons. River fishing was good but required walking over large rocks to get to the water in most places. This was our first trip to Red Rock, and we will certainly be back.
Carol K
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: PPOI
Enjoyed our time camping with extended family. We had a great campsite with a beautiful large tree shading our camper.
Leah B
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: PPOI
Nice campground. Big spacious spots. Lots of places to fish and easy access to bike
Tammy T
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: PPOI
The best view and breeze from the river. No campers on top of you.
Chris H
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: PRAI
Our site was awesome the first week. But the second week we were in site #56. It’s very close to the road and not much privacy
Keith H
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PRAI
Very clean and quiet, the spots are very spacious
Martin F
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: PPOI
Every time we go here we feel like we’re home
Larry V
VerifiedAugust 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: PRAI
All great sites. Plenty of room and shade. Cell service not the best
James S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: PPOI
Overall the stay was good. Our site next to the walking/bike bridge, which is loud and was used at all hours of the night. Although the restrooms were clean, they need upgraded like the ones at the north overlook beach, and campground. Overall, we would stay here again. Cell service is non existent, don't depend on it U.S Cellular was not usable, AT&T was very spotty.
Susan P
VerifiedAugust 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: KVIL
park is well maintained. bathrooms and showers always clean. Alot of grassy areas. many areas to walk and ride bike. Can watch the eagles and deer.
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. |
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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. |
