Howell Station

Lake Red Rock

🏕️ CampgroundLake Red RockIowa⭐ 4.6 (843)

🟢 12 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9

Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 143 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Howell Station in Iowa has 12 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites KVIL #072, #088, PPOI #111, PRAI #017

Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites PRAI #039

Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →sites KVIL #057, #077, PRAI #034

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →sites KVIL #063, PPOI #133, PRAI #010, #032

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, KVIL #076–KVIL #082 next to each othersites KVIL #061, #064, #067, #068, #069, #070, #071, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #081, #082, #085, #088, #089, #090, PPOI #091, #093, #094, #095, #102, #103, #106, #108, #113, #115, #116, #117, #118, #120, #121, #122, #123, #124, #126, #127, #129, #135, #142, #143, PRAI #002, #003, #005, #006, #008, #013, #015, #026, #027, #029, #030, #033, #037, #039, #040, #041, #042, #044, #045, #046, #052, #053, #054, #056

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites KVIL #059, PRAI #014, #034, #055

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 PPOI #131 & PPOI #132 next to each othersites KVIL #062, #072, #083, PPOI #092, #097, #125, #128, #131, #132, #136, #138, #139, PRAI #001, #004, #007, #009, #011, #017, #019, #023, #028, #031, #035, #049, #051

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites PPOI #134

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite KVIL #072 — Howell Station Site 72 — **Site KVIL #072** · Howell Station Site 72Army Corps of Engineers

Campsite KVIL #088 — Howell Station Site 88 — **Site KVIL #088** · Howell Station Site 88Army Corps of Engineers

Campsite PPOI #111 — A photo of Site 111 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION with Picn — **Site PPOI #111** · A photo of Site 111 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION with PicnArmy Corps of Engineers

Campsite PRAI #017 — Howell Station Site 17 — **Site PRAI #017** · Howell Station Site 17Army Corps of Engineers

Campsite PRAI #039 — Howell Station Site 39 — **Site PRAI #039** · Howell Station Site 39Army Corps of Engineers

Campsite KVIL #057 — Howell Station Site 57 — **Site KVIL #057** · Howell Station Site 57Army Corps of Engineers

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 8.1 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station8.1 midirections →

🔌 ChargeLab17.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Howell Station over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 1–3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $22–$24/nightStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★824 ratings

5★572

4★196

3★37

2★16

1★3

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.7/4

Verizon1.6/4

T-Mobile1.5/4

Sprint retired1.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Howell Station FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Howell Station?

Howell Station in Iowa takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Howell Station?

Campsite fees at Howell Station run about $22–$24/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Howell Station when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Howell Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Howell Station?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Howell Station over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 1–3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Howell Station a good campground?

Howell Station holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 843 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Howell Station?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Howell Station, AT&T rates highest at 1.7 out of 5 from 97 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Howell Station located?

Howell Station is located in Lake Red Rock, Iowa. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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