$24
Howell Station
Closed for the season
Total sites: 135
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
702 ft
57°F
41°F
41°F
poor
Howell Station Campground, IA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Howell Station Campground in Marion County is located 1 hr east of Des Moines, IA with an elevation of 702 feet. There are a total of 135 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 49 and 93 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, amphitheater. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (428)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 68% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@KARRENB1927309 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #139
Park was very nice. Large spaces and plenty of room. Will return.
@MegBC03E896344 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #110
One of our favorite campsites!
@VickiE6DB7E9E0 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #1
Great place to camp! Volunteers are very helpful & friendly. Parks are well kept up & bathrooms are always clean.
@JonM9751115 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #107
We come here a couple times a year. Its our favorite campground on Lake Red Rick. Clean facilities and well-kept sites. Good access to paved hiking and biking trails.
@BradEC59AB63E4 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #12
If they could just control the weather.....
@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #105
The walking/bike bridge across the river needs to have the boards bolted down. It is so noisy when bikes ride across. Quiet hours not enforced. Fresh water fill station need larger pipes. Takes too long to fill tank causing backup
@MikeK6232833 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #67
Great campground, large camp sites. Showers and restrooms need updating, but usable. Overall, good place to stay.
@JohnP1604489 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #52
Great experience, no issues. Very clean bath room/shower area.
@VeraG005554132 · Camped on Oct 13, 2025 at Campsite #5
Campsites are far enough apart to allow some privacy. Easy access to bike trail
@MeganG6561796 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #49
We love this campground! Great location, campsites are spacious with grates over the fire pit. Miles worth of paved path great for walking or biking.
@RichardB341941 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #73
Great views. Large spaces. Lots of opportunities for recreation. Bike trail goes thru campground.
@CarolynH139628 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #126
We camped near our children, hope we can find places next time right next to each other and enjoyed riding our e-bikes.
@KristinF940803 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #100
Very poor connectivity for voice and data users
@DianeR3253758 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #12
The site was huge, the campground was very well kept up. I enjoyed the hiking trails that were shared with the bikers. The restrooms were clean. I would definitely recommend this place to others.
@KarenR20722329 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #125
very nice camp grounds. Park rangers very helpful. We will come back. Thank you
@MarcusB5B9699B · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #62
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.
@DebraP3814056 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #92
Even though it was near the end of the season, and during a Federal shutdown, the volunteers made sure everything ran smoothly. Rick (from NE) is always friendly and helpful!
@MargaretWA1514 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #121
Needs better WiFi reseption. Other than that it is awesome.
@LeonardM242722 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #31
The campground is well maintained, and the shower houses were surprisingly clean and fresh smelling. We had a nice time geocaching with our grandson.
@StanleyM55D34A · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #57
We love Howell station it is so peaceful there and it's convenient to Pella if you need anything.
@SteveL9386340 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #45
Great bike trails
@CarolK7612349 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #51
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.
@CindyM6464978 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #15
The campsites are so spacious. Very clean and well kept park. Staff were all very helpful. Very quiet and peaceful.
@DarwinH8EA2A83 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #81
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!
@ShirleyB588545 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #102
We were very impressed, first time camping in Iowa. Camp host went above and beyond and saved me $28 camping fee. Bathrooms were clean, big site, easy getting in and out and quiet. Hope to make it an annual gathering spot for our family gathering
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