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Howell Station
Total sites: 135
Available Tonight: 84
Available this Weekend: 8
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 84
Available this Weekend: 8
Booking Window: 6 months
702 ft
81°F
62°F
62°F
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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.
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Campsite Reviews (376)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 67% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@Rickp8849110 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #73
The campground is kept very clean, and the grass is kept mowed the only problem I have is you can't sit outside because the bugs will carry you away, so you have to stay in your camper most of the time. Something needs to be done about the bugs.
@StevenV795070D · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #98
Always clean!
@TimB5907913 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #110
Nice camp ground
@JerryK5794753 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #122
Everything was just fine . Would like the check out time extended and cement to replace the rock when dumping.
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #36
We go to Howell Station every Labor Day and love it, Even with the internet being spoty we love the entire park. Large sites,Lots of trees, And the host are always great. Bathrooms are always clean.
@JaniceM9301374 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #143
Wow! It was my most favorite places! Camping facilities were clean, large and private. If it had direct sewer hookup at our site it would have been great but was no issue at their easy drive thru dumpStation! Absolutely loved the bike trails. Well maintained and hard surfaced. Enjoyed being able toBike to Pella, definitely will be back! Such a very pleasant helpful staff, kudos to their happy welcoming and so helpful staff! Helped with our site registration as seniors to get discount with our lifetime Sr card for parks. Thankyou!!
@KyleYC4F7DEC6C · Camped on Aug 23, 2025 at Campsite #93
Huge camping spots. The lady at the office is very helpful. We will definitely be back
@RhondaD1E2DEAF · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #15
Beautiful park right on the lake. Big campsites, half bridge you can walk out on to look at the lake. Nice spots to walk down to fish. Very quiet campground and beautiful and we will definitely go back! We also drove in to Pella and went to a bakery that had such good stuff, donuts, rolls, breads, you name it! 5 stars from us for bakery and campground!
@ScottR9542386 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #100
I love this campground. It is the most spacious campground we've ever camped, to date. The Bald Eagles are abundant!
@RoyCACBB6E8C8E · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #3
The sites have plenty of green space and arent crowded together.
@MarkF9408903 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #123
A nice and quiet place to relax and enjoy nature. Facilities are very clean. The biggest complain that I have is you need to leave by noon. When camping for just a weekend you only get 1 day basically. If you come in on Friday evening you have to pack up first thing Sunday morning to be out by noon.
@MikeDFE6A2505A · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #136
This campground is very nice with large spaces. It has very clean bathrooms and showers. Right next to the water and has a nice walking / biking trail.
@ShawnH86A556AE · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #113
Great sized spots and clean
@GaryF7333860 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #100
spacious campsites at a great price.
@KristinW521304 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #1
Our site, restrooms and showers were extremely clean and well kept. Trails and roads are well maintained too. Cost of renting a site is very economical!! Howell station is very close to Pella and if you bring your bikes you can bike to Pella on the Volkswegen Trail and enjoy so many wonderful restaurants, stores and sites.
@GailM9604263 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #98
Having traveled around the country for the last 40 years in a camper we find Howell Station to be one of the best campgrounds we have stayed at. The staff is always helpful and friendly and the sites are very spacious. Also really peaceful. Plenty of wildlife including bald eagles, deer and many other birds. The fishing is also great. If we could we would stay there all summer.
@TheresaS508148 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #97
Very nice park
@StevenV795070D · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #101
Everything is always clean!
@MarkB1441206 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #116
Big shady camping stalls, bike-walking trails just a beautiful place to camp, the only down side little to no cell service in the ariea
@BradleyB7BF26B · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #117
Biggest problems are no access to internet and very very limited cell reception. A real problem in the stormy weather. TV not good as well for us to get information about weather.Very nice clean sites.Bathrooms Clean Do like the campground however!
@TerryK1995544 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #34
Need keep grass cut it's always to long. Kids have hard time Playing in it. Also ticks
@TomR1236800 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #27
Everything was great except change of check in and check out time is terrible. Don't know who came up with check out at noon but it stinks.
@RonaldC5295622 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #83
Always enjoy camping here. Sites are large, lots of open space. Proximty to the river, lake and Pella is a plus.
@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #121
Everything was great. Wish lawn was cut prior to weekend. Would camp here again and again.
@BettyV741A679C · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #82
The grass was extremely long to walk through when it was wet from dew and rain. It was also very uneven with holes and ruts and there was a multitude of flies!
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