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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
Marilyn E
VerifiedAugust 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PRAI
Nice well maintained campground, close to Pella. Hosts do a great job.
Jim H
VerifiedAugust 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: PPOI
We have camped here several times and always enjoyed it.
Gail M
VerifiedAugust 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PRAI
always a Great Park to visit
Richard B
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: KVIL
The spots are spacious. The view is great. Very clean. Fun to watch the birds - eagles, pelicans, hummingbirds. Clean.
steve l
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: PPOI
The grass was over 6in long when we arrived on Monday and they were just starting to mow Friday we were leaving. We came to enjoy the bike trails and they were closed again. Had nice weather. Usually very nice camping but not this time.
julie n
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: PRAI
I love staying at Howell Station! Their staff is very nice and helpful. I had to reserve our spot for our vacation early due to the Knoxville Nationals and when we checked in the host at the booth asked me if I had a golden pass "because I am 62 " and I told her I wasn't at the time I reserved our spot and she redid my reservation and I got a refund . She didn't have to tell me that ,but she did and showed me how to enter my golden pass for the next time. I also love the big spaces your not crowded and it's very quiet and if your lucky you get to see nature up close! Bald Eagles, a lot of deer and ducks and geese.
Robin F
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: PPOI
August 20 weekend was the best one yet at Howell station this summer. The weather was perfect, no bugs and the trails were busy & nice to ride and walk on.
Rick P
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: KVIL
It was our first time at Howell Station campground and totally enjoyed it. Beautiful campground, grass was a little high but understood you guys had had a lot of rain.
Walking/bike trails were great and seeing all the eagles was enjoyable.
Kael C
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: KVIL
Absolutely beautiful and shady site locations. We'll kept grounds. Friendly staff. Exactly what we were looking for.
Lonnie S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PRAI
We had a great experience, wrote our ebikes on the trail. Had a nice campsite. Everything was clean and had a very nice shower house. We will be back for sure.
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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