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
Marcus B
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: KVIL
Absolutely love this camp ground. The spaces are wide which gives you plenty of privacy. The half bridge over the Des Moines river is a must see as the view is spectacular.
Debra V
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 143, Loop: PPOI
Lovely place to stay and the camp hosts were very nice!
Carol K
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: PRAI
Howell Station is a beautiful campground and the camping sites are spaced to allow some privacy. We see deer in the campground often which is fun.
Leonard M
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: PRAI
The campground is well maintained, and the shower houses were surprisingly clean and fresh smelling. We had a nice time geocaching with our grandson.
Cindy M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: PRAI
The campsites are so spacious. Very clean and well kept park. Staff were all very helpful. Very quiet and peaceful.
Barry W
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: KVIL
Great campground. Clean, quiet, nice spacing, and great walking/biking trails right there. Bring your bikes and ride all around Lake Red Rock.
steve l
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: PRAI
Great bike trails
Tristan M
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: PRAI
Always very clean, well kept, and very friendly. Great place to relax.
Carla M
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: PPOI
Beautiful campgrounds. We absolutely love staying at Howell Station. Very nice grounds and facilities. Definitely our favorite camp spot.
Darwin H
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: KVIL
We always enjoy Howell Station, especially in the fall. It's quiet, cool, and just so pleasant. It's great during the summer too- lot's of space between camping sites, paved roads, well kept, and the volunteers are so kind and do a great job. Our favorite place to camp!
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
| Category | About |
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| General |
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. |
| General |
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. |
