Howell Station
Hosted by US Army Corps of Engineers
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Howell Station Campground sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the north side of the Des Moines River. Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake, located just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the sprint car capital of the world. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and viewing wildlife. Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline. Anglers will find crappie, largemouth and striped bass, walleye, channel and flathead catfish, northern pike and bluegill. Several miles of trails for hiking and biking are in the area, and the 15-mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area. Howell Station offers 143 campsites with 50-amp electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and two dump stations. Younger campers love the park's playgrounds, while anglers enjoy the great river fishing access. Hardwood forests cover the riverbanks at Howell Station, offering shade and scenic views. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. A wide variety of waterfowl, including the American white pelican, migrate through the area in spring and fall. Bald eagles can be observed from November through March, and white-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake. Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.
- Pet friendly
Location
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KVIL · STANDARD ELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 68
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites135
Pella, IA
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
2 sites
Campfires allowed
Electric hookups
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel (varies by site)
Max vehicle length
Typically 66 ft, up to 75 ft
Site length
Typically 65 ft, up to 74 ft
RV
Typically 66 ft, up to 75 ft
Tent
Typically 70 ft, up to 77 ft
Trailer
Typically 66 ft, up to 75 ft
Biking
Boating
Camping
Day Use Area
Fishing
Hiking
Visitor Center
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
2:00 PM
People per site
Up to 8
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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