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
Barb F
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: KVIL
Spots did have alot of ant hills. Had a few in camper. Also there is alot of woodpeckers. They are damaging branches that hang over the spots. Thats little scary of a limb falling. We love it there and will continue to bad water wasnt higher.
Roger P
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: KVIL
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Patrick C
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: KVIL
Helpful friendly park staff! Large campsites and great cycling! Might even see a few bald eagles!
Laura D
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: KVIL
We go every year for the Iowa vs Iowa State game and a couple of our friends have birthdays to celebrate too. We all love Howell Station it's quiet, roomy camping spots, nice biking trails and close to Pella for a little shopping.
Charles L
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: KVIL
Beautiful campground. Large sites. Many trees. Right by the river and on the bike trail. We will camp here again.
donna f
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 135, Loop: PPOI
Well kept and friendly helpful people
Vivian L
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: PRAI
Beautiful and clean! It's always a pleasure when we camp at Howell.
Pamela N
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: KVIL
We simply love camping at Howell Station. The sites are large and the views are wonderful. Bike trails make it an added plus. Love having Pella close to shop and go to the bakery, meat market, etc. This time we ventured to Knoxville to visit the race track museum. It's a shame we haven't had more rain for fishing and those types of activities. The campground is always clean and the hosts are pleasant.
Debra P
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: PPOI
We love Howell Station. The restrooms are impressively clean and the crew takes great care of the grounds, sites, fire rings. Thanks for the care they show.
Donald K
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: PPOI
Camp grounds are kept up beautifully! Black topped paths and bike / walking bride over the river are kept free of leaves and debris. We enjoyed the bike/walking trails and went over 9 miles on them. A lot of the trials are shaded which was nice the days we stayed as it was very hot. Would be nice to get sewer and water hook ups but can't have everything. We stayed in 110 along the river. Not as much shade there as I'd like but that was my fault for not checking it ahead of time. Most camp sites do have shade. Excellent place to camp and enjoy your grandkids!
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. |
