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
Lana B
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: PPOI
Howell station is our favorite camp spot. Fishing and boating is convenient. Campground is always clean and well cared for.
Joe H
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: PRAI
Absolutely love this campground. The sites are wide and spread out. If your looking for a quiet place to camp and relax. I would highly recommend Howell Station.
LINDA F
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: PPOI
Very nice place but in this day and age you should be able to have access to WiFi. My husband is on call and we can not camp when he is because he can’t be reached when we are there.
Elaine T
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: PRAI
Great quiet campgrounds. Walking, biking, dog walking, great
Richard F
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: PPOI
It was perfect.
Ashley V
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PRAI
Our favorite campground! We come here multiple weekends each year(like 10). Our kids love the bike trails, multiple parks, hiking trails and geocaching. Large spots with clean facilities.
bob m
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: PPOI
Every thing was great
Christine P
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PRAI
Would be excellent if there was water
John E
VerifiedMay 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: PPOI
The park attendants were very friendly and helpful. I was lucky enough to have a great spot near the river. Lots of people out walking in the rec trail, even though temps were kind of cool. Only complaint and it is nobody's fault is that there is almost no cell signal where I was. (US Cellular)
Rod R
VerifiedMay 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: PPOI
Exceptionally large sites with a lot of space for outside activities. Clean, well-kept bathroom/shower houses. Good concrete paths for biking or hiking. Love to come back every year.
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. |
| General |
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. |
