About Howell Station
Number of accommodations: 135
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
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
Barb E
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: PRAI
Mid week camping is nice the grounds are quiet and peaceful
Joyce C
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: PRAI
Only downside to this park is no full hookups. Park and facilities are kept clean.
Pat C
VerifiedAugust 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: PPOI
We particularly like the size of the sites at Howell Station at Red Rock
Lee R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PRAI
Very nice campground. Spacious sites. Lots of shade.
Tom L
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: PRAI
We love staying here, always nice people and beautiful campgrounds.
Zane J
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: KVIL
Howell station is our favorite campground at lake red rocks. It has ton of great shade trees and is very flat which is excellent for kids to ride their bikes. We highly recommend it!
Gary B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: PRAI
Really like the faciltiy, clean and fairly quiet. nice hikiing/biking trail
Dennis R
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: PPOI
Beautiful park with nice bike trails
Darrell S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PRAI
Great campground. Tag was great. Enjoyed talking with the park ranger.
Martha T
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: PPOI
Great site
Clean bathhouses
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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| General |
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. |
