Howell Station
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About Howell Station
Howell Station is a national park campground at Lake Red Rock in Marion County, Iowa. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Howell Station is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 75 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 298 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Lake Red Rock include South Tailwater Picnic Shelter, North Tailwater Picnic Shelter, North Overlook Picnic Shelter (ia), South Overlook (ia) and North Overlook Camp.
Total reservations in April — 2024: 405 · 2025: 412
Location
Address
Pella, Iowa
Coordinates
41.3650, -92.9736
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 1,011 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
South Tailwater Picnic Shelter
Lake Red Rock
North Tailwater Picnic Shelter
Lake Red Rock
North Overlook Picnic Shelter (ia)
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South Overlook (ia)
Lake Red Rock
North Overlook Camp
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Howell Station FAQ
How far in advance should I book Howell Station?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Howell Station?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Howell Station. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Howell Station right now?
Howell Station is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Howell Station located?
Howell Station is located in Lake Red Rock, near Pella, Iowa.
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