About Howell Station
Number of accommodations: 135
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (1878)
What Guests Are Saying
Howell Station is praised for its spacious and well-maintained campsites, providing a peaceful and relaxing environment with ample recreational opportunities, including great bike trails and proximity to Pella. Reviewers commend the cleanliness of facilities and the helpfulness of staff. However, many note the lack of cell service as a downside, alongside a few minor maintenance concerns.
What Guests Are Saying
Howell Station is praised for its spacious and well-maintained campsites, providing a peaceful and relaxing environment with ample recreational opportunities, including great bike trails and proximity to Pella. Reviewers commend the cleanliness of facilities and the helpfulness of staff. However, many note the lack of cell service as a downside, alongside a few minor maintenance concerns.
Review Summary
Leap Y
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: KVIL
Good place self and nice owner
Donna G
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: KVIL
staff very friendly and helpful. Always have a great stay.
Rod L
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: PRAI
Great park have stayed there before. Last year the summer started off with wonderful weather, this year not so much. Still had a good stay and finally made it to the full length of the bicycle trail and climbed the Observation Tower at the NW end of the lake and could watch some of the construction on the "Mile Long Bridge". Should have remembered the binoculars, but sadly didn't. Maybe next time.
Vicki P
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: PRAI
Do not expect phone service. Don't plan to do anything on the day you have to leave, just like a motel..have to be out by noon
Pamela W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: PPOI
The RV campsites are quite large and spaced quite a bit apart. There are lots of trees so most sites are shady and included a picnic table and fire pit. We had nice views of the river. There are paved bike and walking paths all around the campground and to the other campsites as well as connecting to a bike trail around Lake Red Rock. We enjoyed the bike trails. There is a lot of open space at Howell Station for families to set up games and play areas so it seems a perfect spot for family and group camping.
The town of Pella is close by and there are several good restaurants and shops as well as history about the Dutch settlers. Definitely worth a visit.
Steve T
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: PPOI
Excellent campground! Sites are well maintained, bathrooms are very clean, and staff was delightful. One of our favorite campgrounds!
Pamela W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: PPOI
The RV campsites are quite large and spaced quite a bit apart. There are lots of trees so most sites are shady and included a picnic table and fire pit. We had nice views of the river. There are paved bike and walking paths all around the campground and to the other campsites as well as connecting to a bike trail around Lake Red Rock. We enjoyed the bike trails. There is a lot of open space at Howell Station for families to set up games and play areas so it seems a perfect spot for family and group camping.
The town of Pella is close by and there are several good restaurants and shops as well as history about the Dutch settlers. Definitely worth a visit.
Steve T
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: PPOI
Excellent campground! Sites are well maintained, bathrooms are very clean, and staff was delightful. One of our favorite campgrounds!
Steve T
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: PPOI
Excellent campground! Sites are well maintained, bathrooms are very clean, and staff was delightful. One of our favorite campgrounds!
Pamela W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: PPOI
The RV campsites are quite large and spaced quite a bit apart. There are lots of trees so most sites are shady and included a picnic table and fire pit. We had nice views of the river. There are paved bike and walking paths all around the campground and to the other campsites as well as connecting to a bike trail around Lake Red Rock. We enjoyed the bike trails. There is a lot of open space at Howell Station for families to set up games and play areas so it seems a perfect spot for family and group camping.
The town of Pella is close by and there are several good restaurants and shops as well as history about the Dutch settlers. Definitely worth a visit.
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
Arrival & departure
- Reservations are required before occupying a site.
- Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 2:00 PM.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- The fee booth is open daily with specific hours for weekdays and weekends.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood is available in limited supply; it's recommended to bring your own.
Site capacity
- Campsites allow one wheeled unit and two tents or three tents, with a maximum of eight people.
Vehicles & parking
- No parking or driving on the grass, except for boat trailers.
- Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not allowed.
Safety & rules
- Water-based play equipment such as kiddie pools and slip-and-slides are not allowed.
- Inflatable play equipment like bounce houses are not allowed.
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Last updated: June 6, 2026
