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
Paul S
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: KVIL
Sites were nice with plenty of room. Bathrooms were clean. the location worked well for our visit to the area and was easy to get to. The pad was level and made setting up easy.
Kerry K
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: PPOI
The administration of the ARmy Corps of Engineers has made it so hard to register for a camping spot (if one simply makes a mistake on the dates of arrival and during) that I don't know if I'll EVER make another reservation at Recreation.gov!!! They've put into place an asinine rule that if you make a mistake and immediately call them, they won't even help you for 10 days - this is pure BULLSHIT!!!!!!!!
Judy F
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: KVIL
Staff were very helpful, personable and very pleasant to talk to. The site we had was awesome!!!!!! It was right on the River. Felt like we had our own lake front property. The sites are huge, and very quiet. Loved watching the eagles and pelicans. It was very close to Pella and easy drive. It was worth the 4 hour drive for the weekend to go to the tulip festival. It has become my favorite camping spot. Will for sure be back.
Ken N
VerifiedMay 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: KVIL
excellent
Marlyn H
VerifiedMay 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: PRAI
this is a beautiful campground with lots of space between campsites. Well maintained.
Chris H
VerifiedMay 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: PRAI
The only thing I can complain about is cell phone service. Howell station is the only campground I don’t have very good service. We stayed for 2 weeks. We do a lot on our phones such as pay bills, schedule more camping, video chat with my daughter every day. These tasks and many other were impossible to do. Very frustrating.
David H
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: PRAI
Campsite was well equipped and large. Gate agent was excellent.
Teddy D
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: PRAI
We all way have a great time there when we have had any problems they were taken care of right away and very professionally.
Sarah D
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PRAI
The campground was beautiful! So clean and well kept, bathrooms super clean, fire pits useable and clean! The staff was all super kind and friendly! I locked my keys in my camper and the host was so helpful with getting me someone to help me! Anxious to book again!
Donna W
VerifiedMay 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: PRAI
The camp sites are level and most have lots of space. Pella is a quaint town with lots to see and great shops. We always make a trip to the bakery!
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. |
| General |
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. |
