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
Sylvia S
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: KVIL
Howell Station is one of my favorite places to camp, large trees for shade, fishing if you want and the trails are well kept as well a little challenging, I’m 79 years old and can still make the grades. Pella is only a few miles away if you have forgotten anything, or just want to eat out.
Sylvia S
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: KVIL
Howell Station is one of my favorite places to camp, large trees for shade, fishing if you want and the trails are well kept as well a little challenging, I’m 79 years old and can still make the grades. Pella is only a few miles away if you have forgotten anything, or just want to eat out.
Sylvia S
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: KVIL
Howell Station is one of my favorite places to camp, large trees for shade, fishing if you want and the trails are well kept as well a little challenging, I’m 79 years old and can still make the grades. Pella is only a few miles away if you have forgotten anything, or just want to eat out.
Mark H
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: PPOI
Well maintained sites. The size of the sites will spoil you for camping. The cell coverage is non existent but hey! you’re camping.
Mark H
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: PPOI
Well maintained sites. The size of the sites will spoil you for camping. The cell coverage is non existent but hey! you’re camping.
Mark H
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: PPOI
Well maintained sites. The size of the sites will spoil you for camping. The cell coverage is non existent but hey! you’re camping.
Jim M
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: PPOI
Lots of bike trails to ride and walk on so be sure to bring your bikes.
Kerry K
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: PPOI
Love the campground, but HATE the fact that at certain times of the day, I can't even make a simple phone call due to the location down from the dam and earthen retainer. You really need to ad at least WI-FI for the campground, or the internet - OR BOTH !!!!! I mean, the people that check us in CERTAINLY HAVE IT, JUST PUT A NETWORK ""EXTENDER"" ON IT for the people that PAY TO STAY THERE!!!!!!!!!
Doug W
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: PPOI
Clean and quiet. Nice trails for walking and bike riding. Close to Pella.
Reid I
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: PPOI
A beautiful well maintained campground and bike trail. The sites are plenty big.
The town of Pella was a nice place to visit during our trip as well.
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
