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Reviews (2037)
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
Toni M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: PPOI
We had a great time, my only complaint is that the last few times we have camped there the grass has been super long.
Robert F
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: KVIL
The grass needed mowing
John H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: PPOI
Appreciate the staff and camp hosts enforcing the quiet time rules.
Donald V
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: PRAI
Need to cut grass more often. Was told only cutting grass every other week and was extremely long. We love camping here but I told wife I was about to go home and grab lawn mower to mow around our campsite. It had to be at least nine inches tall if not more
Kelly A
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: PRAI
We enjoyed the facility very much. Quiet, comfortable. Very helpful volunteers and Park Rangers. Looking forward to staying again later this season and next year.
Cary H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: KVIL
All was good except for the poor grounds maintenance, the grass was very long, we’ve camped two times this summer and both times the grass was terribly long😞
Robin F
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: PPOI
The location is great. Close to the restrooms and trail and water hydrant.
Mike A
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: PRAI
Nice size campsites. Shower pressure good and warm water. But overall lots to do and see and fishing was good.
John H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: PRAI
We enjoy the campground, the staff, the cleanliness and of course being close to Pella there is always plenty to do in town as well as Knoxville with all of the racing.
james p
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: PPOI
We have never had a clean fire pit.
Location & Directions for Howell Station
1081 198th Place, Pella, IA 50219 United States
Elevation: 214 ft
Getting There
1081 198th Place
Pella, Iowa 50219
From Pella, Iowa, take Highway T-15 southwest for 5 mi, then turn east on Idaho Drive to 198th Place. Travel south and follow signs to campground.
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: October 19, 2026
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