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Lake Red Rock, Iowa

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As of October 2026, Howell Station is a campground in Iowa with 135 campsites. Howell Station is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Howell Station is located at 41.3650° N, 92.9736° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Howell Station reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Howell Station, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Howell Station

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Standard 135
Accessible 2
Hookups 135

What an RV fits

40–44 ft1 site
45–49 ft3 sites
50–54 ft9 sites
55–59 ft13 sites
60–64 ft31 sites
65–69 ft36 sites
70–74 ft27 sites
75–79 ft13 sites
80–84 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Howell Station, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
057	KVIL	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
059	KVIL	Standard	8	54 ft	Electric	-
060	KVIL	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	-
061	KVIL	Standard	8	59 ft	Electric	-
062	KVIL	Standard	8	54 ft	Electric	-
063	KVIL	Standard	8	66 ft	Electric	-
064	KVIL	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	-
065	KVIL	Standard	8	63 ft	Electric	-
066	KVIL	Standard	8	72 ft	Electric	-
067	KVIL	Standard	8	71 ft	Electric	-
068	KVIL	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
069	KVIL	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	-
070	KVIL	Standard	8	59 ft	Electric	-
071	KVIL	Standard	8	74 ft	Electric	-
072	KVIL	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric	-
073	KVIL	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
074	KVIL	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
075	KVIL	Standard	8	72 ft	Electric	-
076	KVIL	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
077	KVIL	Standard	8	56 ft	Electric	-
078	KVIL	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
079	KVIL	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
080	KVIL	Standard	8	56 ft	Electric	-
081	KVIL	Standard	8	72 ft	Electric	-
082	KVIL	Standard	8	73 ft	Electric	-
083	KVIL	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
085	KVIL	Standard	8	71 ft	Electric	-
086	KVIL	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
087	KVIL	Standard	8	59 ft	Electric	-
088	KVIL	Standard	8	69 ft	Electric	-
089	KVIL	Standard	8	67 ft	Electric	-
090	KVIL	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	-
091	PPOI	Standard	8	72 ft	Electric	-
092	PPOI	Standard	8	61 ft	Electric	-
093	PPOI	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	-
094	PPOI	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	-
095	PPOI	Standard	8	66 ft	Electric	-
096	PPOI	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric	-
097	PPOI	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	-
098	PPOI	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
099	PPOI	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
100	PPOI	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric	-
101	PPOI	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
102	PPOI	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
103	PPOI	Standard	8	51 ft	Electric	-
104	PPOI	Standard	8	43 ft	Electric	-
105	PPOI	Standard	8	49 ft	Electric	-
106	PPOI	Standard	8	58 ft	Electric	-
107	PPOI	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
108	PPOI	Standard	8	54 ft	Electric	-
109	PPOI	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
110	PPOI	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
111	PPOI	Standard	8	63 ft	Electric	-
112	PPOI	Standard	8	59 ft	Electric	-
113	PPOI	Standard	8	66 ft	Electric	-
114	PPOI	Standard	8	47 ft	Electric	-
115	PPOI	Standard	8	56 ft	Electric	-
116	PPOI	Standard	8	61 ft	Electric	-
117	PPOI	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
118	PPOI	Standard	8	73 ft	Electric	-
119	PPOI	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	-
120	PPOI	Standard	8	63 ft	Electric	-
121	PPOI	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
122	PPOI	Standard	8	76 ft	Electric	-
123	PPOI	Standard	8	76 ft	Electric	-
124	PPOI	Standard	8	76 ft	Electric	-
125	PPOI	Standard	8	63 ft	Electric	-
126	PPOI	Standard	8	76 ft	Electric	-
127	PPOI	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	-
128	PPOI	Standard	8	72 ft	Electric	-
129	PPOI	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
130	PPOI	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	Accessible
131	PPOI	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	-
132	PPOI	Standard	8	67 ft	Electric	-
133	PPOI	Standard	8	61 ft	Electric	-
134	PPOI	Standard	8	74 ft	Electric	-
135	PPOI	Standard	8	58 ft	Electric	-
136	PPOI	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric	-
138	PPOI	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
139	PPOI	Standard	8	67 ft	Electric	-
140	PPOI	Standard	8	80 ft	Electric	Accessible
141	PPOI	Standard	8	51 ft	Electric	-
142	PPOI	Standard	8	52 ft	Electric	-
143	PPOI	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
001	PRAI	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	-
002	PRAI	Standard	8	58 ft	Electric	-
003	PRAI	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
004	PRAI	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
005	PRAI	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
006	PRAI	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
007	PRAI	Standard	8	61 ft	Electric	-
008	PRAI	Standard	8	67 ft	Electric	-
009	PRAI	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
010	PRAI	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
011	PRAI	Standard	8	67 ft	Electric	-
012	PRAI	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
013	PRAI	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
014	PRAI	Standard	8	71 ft	Electric	-
015	PRAI	Standard	8	63 ft	Electric	-
016	PRAI	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric	-
017	PRAI	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	-
018	PRAI	Standard	8	59 ft	Electric	-
019	PRAI	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric, Water	-
021	PRAI	Standard	8	69 ft	Electric	-
023	PRAI	Standard	8	78 ft	Electric	-
024	PRAI	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric	-
025	PRAI	Standard	8	69 ft	Electric	-
026	PRAI	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
027	PRAI	Standard	8	80 ft	Electric	-
028	PRAI	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
029	PRAI	Standard	8	71 ft	Electric	-
030	PRAI	Standard	8	79 ft	Electric	-
031	PRAI	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric	-
032	PRAI	Standard	8	76 ft	Electric	-
033	PRAI	Standard	8	67 ft	Electric, Water	-
034	PRAI	Standard	8	74 ft	Electric	-
035	PRAI	Standard	8	76 ft	Electric	-
036	PRAI	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
037	PRAI	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
039	PRAI	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
040	PRAI	Standard	8	57 ft	Electric	-
041	PRAI	Standard	8	66 ft	Electric	-
042	PRAI	Standard	8	63 ft	Electric	-
043	PRAI	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
044	PRAI	Standard	8	69 ft	Electric	-
045	PRAI	Standard	8	71 ft	Electric	-
046	PRAI	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
047	PRAI	Standard	8	69 ft	Electric	-
049	PRAI	Standard	8	51 ft	Electric	-
051	PRAI	Standard	8	69 ft	Electric	-
052	PRAI	Standard	8	67 ft	Electric	-
053	PRAI	Standard	8	79 ft	Electric	-
054	PRAI	Standard	8	54 ft	Electric	-
055	PRAI	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
056	PRAI	Standard	8	57 ft	Electric	-

About Howell Station

Overview

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. 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.

Rules and notices at Howell Station

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Howell Station on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Howell Station does not have a reservation window. You MUST have a reservation prior to occupying a site.

Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 2:00 p.m.

The fee booth is open 7 days per week: Monday through Thursday: 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Friday through Sunday: 9:00 - 11:00 am & 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Fee Booth phone number: (641) 620-1802.

We offer a limited supply of firewood at the campground. If you want to ensure you have firewood for your stay, please plan on bringing your own supply. Travelers entering Iowa are strongly encouraged to leave out-of-state firewood behind.

Camping units are restricted to one wheeled unit and two tents, or three tents per site. A maximum of eight persons per campsite is allowed.

Parking or driving motor vehicles on the grass is not allowed. Boat trailers may be parked on the grass.

Golf carts, UTVs, and ATVs are not permitted.

Kiddie pools, slip-and-slides, and similar water-based play equipment are not permitted.

Bounce houses and similar inflatable play equipment are not permitted.

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Howell Station FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Howell Station?

Howell Station is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 135 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Howell Station?

Cancellations happen frequently at Howell Station, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Howell Station have?

Howell Station has 135 campsites.

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