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
GAYLE C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: KVIL
Where is the night security? At a camp site not far from us, were 5 young men. They had 5 tents and played music very loud past midnight. I thought the number of units on a given site was 2. And I thought quiet time started at 10 pm. This was very disappointing and sent our rating down from usual excellence.
Garry D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: PRAI
As always, the restroom facilities were always clean. We were welcomed at our campsite and had our pass verified. There was several days of rain and strong winds and the crew there were constantly working on clean up. Hauling tree branches and debris off roads and bike path. We enjoy the large shady sites. The tv stations on antenna are sparse and internet coverage is minimal at best. We don't subscribe to any internet service other than Verizon. Phone calls worked, text messages were hit and miss. We will be back as the positives are enjoying the outside. We enjoy the well maintained bike path as well.
Chris H
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PRAI
Beautiful site.
Cell service is horrible
Clay H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: PPOI
Wonderful spot, super clean, and lovely experience!
JACK B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: PPOI
We enjoyed our visit. The sites are nicely maintained and spacious. There are a lot of trees for shade and grass. Nice walking and biking trails too. Hope to visit again.
Gary L
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: PPOI
Howell station is my favorite Red Rock area campground. SO much to do & close to Pella - flat camp spots & lots of trees. Would be my all time favorite campground if the cell phone reception was better. Too bad the Corps can't get a cell tower built up on the hill by the visitor center.
Darwin H
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: KVIL
It's always good at Howell Station. The space, the views, the quietness. The hosts/volunteers are always friendly and helpful. My only wish is that we had better cell phone service. It's hard to keep an eye/ear on the weather. We have US Cellular and there is no service below the dam. I need to look into a booster or something.
Linda F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: KVIL
Very relaxing environment. Very clean facilities.
Randy M
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: PRAI
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Paige G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: PPOI
Very nice campground. Clean. Lots of people out & about walking and biking. We went into town to visit the Pella Aquatic Center which was very nice. Pella is a great place to visit.
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. |
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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. |
