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A photo of Site 091 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION

Site 092 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION

A photo of Site 093 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION

A photo of Site 094 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit

A photo of Site 095 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Lantern Pole

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A photo of Site 097 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit

A photo of Site 098 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Lantern Pole

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A photo of Site 101 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit, Lantern Pole

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A photo of Site 107 of Loop PPOI at HOWELL STATION with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Fire Pit

Howell Station Campsites

Howell Station Landing

View of Red Rock Dam

Howell Station Comfort Station

Howell Station Entrance Booth

Howell Station Entrance and Gate Attendant Booth

Howell Station - Volksweg Trail South

Howell Station - Volksweg Trail North

Howell Station

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p><br>For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: <br><a href="https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Red-Rock/" rel="nofollow">Lake Red Rock Website</a> </p>
<p><br>For a virtual tour of the area, click here:<br><a href="http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/usace/redrock/tour.html" rel="nofollow">Lake Red Rock - Virtual Tour</a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Howell Station offers 143 campsites with 50-amp electric hookups. Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and two dump stations.  <br> Younger campers love the park's playgrounds, while anglers enjoy the great river fishing access.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Des Moines, Iowa's capital, is an hour away, with numerous shopping and dining opportunities, museums and the Blank Park Zoo.<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
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.

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.

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