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Howell Station

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🏕️ CampgroundIowa⭐ 4.6 (867)
Howell Station
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 143 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 18d ago.
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💡 In short

Howell Station in Iowa is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ 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 May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

Ratings

4.6★★★★★849 ratings
5★584
4★203
3★41
2★17
1★4
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

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❓ 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 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.

Is Howell Station a good campground?

Howell Station holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 867 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 99 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 Iowa. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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