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Howell Station Campground Information : All campsites at Howell Station will be on a first-come, first-served (walk-in) basis until further notice.

HOWELL STATION (IA), IA

Description

Howell Station Campground is located on Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake. Just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage and 15 minutes from Knoxville, Sprintcar Capital of the World. The campground offers 143 campsites, shoreline fishing, and campground programs at the amphitheater on weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day. There is access to a paved 13 mile hiking/biking trail. White Pelicans migrate through the lake area every spring and fall, large numbers of bald eagles are observed during winter months (Nov-early Mar). The campground is an hour's drive to Des Moines, which has shopping malls, museums, zoo and many other attractions. For more information on Lake Red Rock, visit the Lake Red Rock website at www.lakeredrock.org. The telephone # for more information is 641-828-7522.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Bike Trail
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Hiking Trail
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Showers

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. This is Howell Station Campground on Lake Red Rock. Is this the campground you are requesting? Please register for the campsite during booth hours 9am-11am & 3pm-10pm. There is room for only 1 camping unit (1 trailer & 1 tent or 2 tents) and 8 people per site.
All sites are 50 Amp.

All campsites will be first-come, first served (walk-in) until further notice.

Getting There:

Howell Station (IA)
1081 198th Place
Pella IA 50219

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.365, -92.97361

From Pella, IA: Take Hwy T-15 5 mi SW then E on Idaho Drive to 198th Place. Travel S and follow signs to campground. The public & project/lake office business phone # should both be 641-828-7522.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (641)828-7522