Howell Station

Photo · Army Corps of Engineers

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

143Sites

80 ftMax rig

The place

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. For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website Recreation Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Keep reading

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. The 15 mile paved Volksweg Trail stretches west from Pella to the Des Moines River and to the Cordova Recreation Area. Facilities 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. Natural Features 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. White-tailed deer, turkeys and other small animals are commonly viewed around the lake. Contact Info For local information, please call (641) 620-1802 or call (641) 828-7522 for general information. Nearby Attractions Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo. Charges & Cancellations A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Cancel or change reservations through recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late cancellations are subject to additional fees.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 143

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
KVIL	057	standard electric	68 ft	50
KVIL	058	management	49 ft	50
KVIL	059	standard electric	54 ft	50
KVIL	060	standard electric	60 ft	50
KVIL	061	standard electric	59 ft	50
KVIL	062	standard electric	54 ft	50
KVIL	063	standard electric	66 ft	50
KVIL	064	standard electric	60 ft	50
KVIL	065	standard electric	63 ft	50
KVIL	066	standard electric	72 ft	50
KVIL	067	standard electric	71 ft	50
KVIL	068	standard electric	64 ft	50
KVIL	069	standard electric	65 ft	50
KVIL	070	standard electric	59 ft	50
KVIL	071	standard electric	74 ft	50
KVIL	072	standard electric	75 ft	50
KVIL	073	standard electric	64 ft	50
KVIL	074	standard electric	70 ft	50
KVIL	075	standard electric	72 ft	50
KVIL	076	standard electric	64 ft	50
KVIL	077	standard electric	56 ft	50
KVIL	078	standard electric	70 ft	50
KVIL	079	standard electric	70 ft	50
KVIL	080	standard electric	56 ft	50
KVIL	081	standard electric	72 ft	50
KVIL	082	standard electric	73 ft	50
KVIL	083	standard electric	70 ft	50
KVIL	084	management	62 ft	50
KVIL	085	standard electric	71 ft	50
KVIL	086	standard electric	68 ft	50
KVIL	087	standard electric	59 ft	50
KVIL	088	standard electric	69 ft	50
KVIL	089	standard electric	67 ft	50
KVIL	090	standard electric	65 ft	50
PPOI	091	standard electric	72 ft	50
PPOI	092	standard electric	61 ft	50
PPOI	093	standard electric	65 ft	50
PPOI	094	standard electric	65 ft	50
PPOI	095	standard electric	66 ft	50
PPOI	096	standard electric	75 ft	50
PPOI	097	standard electric	65 ft	50
PPOI	098	standard electric	64 ft	50
PPOI	099	standard electric	64 ft	50
PPOI	100	standard electric	46 ft	50
PPOI	101	standard electric	68 ft	50
PPOI	102	standard electric	68 ft	50
PPOI	103	standard electric	51 ft	50
PPOI	104	standard electric	43 ft	50
PPOI	105	standard electric	49 ft	50
PPOI	106	standard electric	59 ft	50
PPOI	107	standard electric	62 ft	50
PPOI	108	standard electric	54 ft	50
PPOI	109	standard electric	68 ft	50
PPOI	110	standard electric	68 ft	50
PPOI	111	standard electric	63 ft	50
PPOI	112	standard electric	59 ft	50
PPOI	113	standard electric	66 ft	50
PPOI	114	standard electric	47 ft	50
PPOI	115	standard electric	56 ft	50
PPOI	116	standard electric	61 ft	50

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in IA-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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