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
Diane f
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: KVIL
Park was very clean and well taken care of.
Bob D
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: PPOI
Very good experience! Spacious campsites.
Debra P
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: PPOI
Howell Station has some of the best hosts and the best Rest Room cleaning crew.
Bryan M
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PRAI
Enjoyed the bike trail and excellent star gazing
Vivian L
VerifiedOctober 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: PRAI
One of our favorite places to camp. Love all the wildlife and cleanliness of the campgrounds
Zane J
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: KVIL
Howell Station is our favorite place to camp at Lake Red Rocks. It’s so beautiful! Looking forward to going back again soon!
Marlyn H
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: PRAI
Love Howell Station. The campsites are always clean and well kept. The bathroom/showers are clean. Lots of activities to do around the area.
Marge B
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PRAI
Love this campground! Big open areas and beautiful!
Melissa J
VerifiedOctober 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: PPOI
Howell Station is a great campground with good views of the river and bike trails. The campground is clean and a great location - short drive or bike ride to Pella and Knoxville.
Tim L
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: PPOI
Great peaceful camping at a great price!
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. |
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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. |