US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Marion County, Iowa.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Lake Red Rock) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 135 |
| Site types | 135 standard, electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 143 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 80 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (641) 828-7522 |
| Address | 1081 198th Place, Pella, IA, 50219 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Howell Station Recreation Area before you go.
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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Howell Station Recreation Area is in Marion County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.