Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Red Rock

Howell Station

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.Lake Red Rock offers excellent boating, water skiing and swimming opportunities. Miles of water trails for kayakers and canoeists are designated along the shoreline.

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Howell Station Site 12 — Army Corps of Engineers

Campsites

Standard with electric	135
Host/management	8
Total	143

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 80 ftRVs & trailersTents

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Getting there

1081 198th Place Pella, Iowa 50219 From Pella, Iowa, take Highway T-15 southwest for 5 miles, then turn east on Idaho Drive to 198th Place. Travel south and follow signs to campground.

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