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
Cindy S
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: KVIL
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Gregory W
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: KVIL
Howell station is great! Bike trails, fishing, nice clean facilities. We'll be back!
Ann B
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: PPOI
We really enjoyed our visit. We had a beautiful view of the lake. we love that there is some space between campsites for the kids to play games. Our only complaint is that there is no cell service. We had to go to town to make phone calls, so that was a bummer.
Ryan D
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: PRAI
Nice campground. Large sites. Clean, modern shower house.
Mary S
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: PPOI
Great campsites (101 and 103) that were well maintained and spacious. We will be back!
Robert F
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: KVIL
Beautiful campground with many activities offered. We especially loved the bike path!
Laura G
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: PRAI
Beautiful campground.
Bike/Walk trails, very clean and modern Shower Houses, the crew/volunteers are helpful and friendly!
Cary H
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: KVIL
Excellent facilities
John L
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: PRAI
Always enjoy camping to Howell. The check in person, Dolores, was friendly and helpful.
Carley V
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: PPOI
The location and camping site were wonderful. We had easy access to paved trails and beautiful scenery.
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. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
Parking or driving motor vehicles on the grass is not allowed. Boat trailers may be parked on the grass. |
| General |
Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not permitted. |
| General |
Kiddie pools, slip-and-slides, and similar water-based play equipment are not permitted. |
| General |
Bounce houses and similar inflatable play equipment are not permitted. |
