NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center
AvailableEV charging station in West Branch, Iowa, not on a charging network — 1 Level 1. US DOE AFDC station 196868.
At a glance
NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center is a private EV charging station at 110 Parkside Dr in West Branch, Iowa, not attached to a charging network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 1) with NEMA 14-50 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 21, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 196868 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | National park |
| Open date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NEMA 14-50 — 240V outlet (RV-style plug).
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 110 Parkside Dr
- City
- West Branch
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52358
- Coordinates
- 41.67101, -91.34573
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
- Brown's West Branch Ford4 ports
Ford Charge · Available
- Healthy Habit Fitness, Inc2 ports
Blink · Available
What kind of charging does NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is Level 1. Level 1 ports are standard 120-volt outlets, the slowest way to charge. That is about 62% below the Iowa average of 2.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NEMA 14-50, 240V outlet (RV-style plug). The site is listed as a national park location. It is flagged as workplace charging.
How does NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center compare with other stations in West Branch?
West Branch has 2 charging stations in the DOE registry with 5 ports. NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center accounts for 20% of the charging ports in West Branch. Statewide, Iowa has 528 stations and 1,404 ports, the 33rd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Iowa, Wells Fargo West Des Moines Campus in West Des Moines, has 24 ports.
Who operates NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center?
NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Iowa has 50 non-networked stations, 9% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is private, meaning use is restricted, for example to a fleet, employees or residents. It opened on Sep 21, 2021, one of 72 stations in Iowa with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center have?
NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center has 1 charging port: 1 Level 1.
Does NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 1.
What connectors does NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center have?
NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center has NEMA 14-50 connectors.
Is NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center open to the public?
No. NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center is listed with private access.
Where is NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center?
NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center is at 110 Parkside Dr, West Branch, IA 52358. Its coordinates are 41.67101, -91.34573.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 196868, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “NPS MWRO: HEHO Visitors Center, West Branch, IA (AFDC station 196868)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/iowa/nps-mwro-heho-visitors-center-196868 (data as of October 12, 2026).