| Location | Pella, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $22–$24/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (625 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 80 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| Electrical service | 50A |
| RV sites | 135 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Iowa RV parks with: Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Howell Station, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Howell Station is a Recreation.gov campground in Pella. It lists 135 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 135 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station, a boat ramp and a playground, and pets are allowed.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Availability checked Oct 18 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 135 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 131 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 134 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 139 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 003 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 007 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 008 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 012 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 034 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 036 standard electric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (625 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“every thing was clean & neat the people were very nice & helpful ”
“Park was very nice. Large spaces and plenty of room. Will return.”
“Great place to camp! Volunteers are very helpful & friendly. Parks are well kept up & bathrooms are always clean. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
1081 198th Place
Open in Google Maps ↗
Howell Station Campground sits on the north bank of the Des Moines River just below Red Rock Dam, surrounded by hardwoods that shade campsites and frame river views. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the area and provides 135 campsites that accommodate both RVs and tents, with many sites offering 50-amp electric hookups. The campground is arranged in multiple loops including two primary sections, PPOI (52 sites) and PRAI (51 sites) and supports families and anglers alike with flush and pit toilets, coin-or-card showers, drinking water, two dump stations, playgrounds for younger visitors and easy river fishing access. Wildlife is a strong draw here: American white pelicans pass through in spring and fall migrations, large numbers of bald eagles concentrate on the lake from November through March, and white-tailed deer and wild turkeys are commonly seen along the shore and in the woods. Howell Station's address is in the Pella area (about a 10-minute drive from that Dutch-heritage town and roughly 15 minutes from Knoxville), and Des Moines is about an hour away for additional services and attractions. Recreation at Howell Station taps directly into Lake Red Rock's water and trail resources. Boating, water skiing, swimming and miles of designated water trails for kayaks and canoes are available from nearby launch points, while anglers target crappie, largemouth and striped bass, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Land options include paved and unpaved hiking and biking routes the park links to paved routes in the area, including a lakeside paved trail and the longer Volksweg connection toward Pella plus horseback riding, picnicking areas, a specialized sports site and interpretive/environmental education programs offered by the project. Reservations and changes are handled through recreation.gov (or by calling 1-877-444-6777); a $10.00 service fee is deducted from refunds for cancellations or changes, and late cancellations may incur additional charges.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
| – |
| – |
| $24 |
| 062 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 076 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 099 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 104 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 107 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 111 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 115 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 123 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 128 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 005 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 006 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 015 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 028 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 037 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 046 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 049 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 065 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 066 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 068 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 082 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 085 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 101 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 117 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 001 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 014 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 019 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 029 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 030 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 047 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
| 051 standard electric | – | – | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
|---|
| Hookups | Not listed |
|---|
| Max stay | 14 nights max |
|---|
Sources: Recreation.gov — Howell Station. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.