About Howell Station
Number of accommodations: 135
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Dump Station
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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
Greg C
VerifiedMay 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: PPOI
It was a very relaxing weekend of camping! I went fishing and, like normal, the fish just jumped out of the water and laughed at me, so there’s that…
Mark B
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: PPOI
park was clean large camp stall restrooms very clean AAA
Bradley B
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: KVIL
Clean, spacious and quite.
At C
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PRAI
It was our first time there and we had so much fun! Everything was clean, especially the bathroom.
Penni L
VerifiedMay 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: PPOI
I love camping at Howell Station! Your bathrooms are extremely clean and the volunteers do a great job! However, the chemicals that are used to clean the bathrooms is so strong and offensive I couldn’t stand to be in there until the end of the day. In fact I could smell it across the street at my campsite while the door was open. NASTY! This can’t be good for anyone’s lungs or health. Please consider changing to something else.
John H
VerifiedMay 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: PPOI
Clean, well-maintained, and ample room between sites.
Marissa B
VerifiedMay 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: PRAI
We enjoyed our stay. The restrooms are always well maintained. The grass could definitely use a mowing as my toddler had a difficult time walking through the tall grass to the park. Also, check out time is ridiculously early.
David C
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: PRAI
Great Campgroud. Super wide sites. Would like them to blacktop the second dump station that was added several years ago. It needs it.
Shelby V
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: PRAI
Beautiful site. Nice, quiet, and plenty of space between you and your neighbors. The showers and restrooms were taken care of daily; much better than any other campground we've been to. I would book my stay here again.
Verna H
VerifiedMay 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: PPOI
This was amazing!! We had a site right next to the Des Moines River and near the foot bridge. The pelicans were beautiful, and the bird sounds were just everywhere in the forest across the river and in the campground. We definitely want to come back!
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
| Category | About |
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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. |
