About Frank Russell
Number of accommodations: 72
Campground Amenities
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Showers
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Dump Station
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Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (251)
What Guests Are Saying
Frank Russell campground is highly praised for its clean, spacious, and well-maintained sites, including level concrete pads with full hookups and ample room for privacy. Visitors appreciate the beautiful surroundings, well-kept trails, and facilities, making it a favorite for camping with horses and enjoying outdoor activities. While some noted issues like noise from neighboring sites and the need for more on-site staff, overall, guests express a strong desire to return and recommend the campground for a relaxing experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Frank Russell campground is highly praised for its clean, spacious, and well-maintained sites, including level concrete pads with full hookups and ample room for privacy. Visitors appreciate the beautiful surroundings, well-kept trails, and facilities, making it a favorite for camping with horses and enjoying outdoor activities. While some noted issues like noise from neighboring sites and the need for more on-site staff, overall, guests express a strong desire to return and recommend the campground for a relaxing experience.
Review Summary
Teresa D
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: FRID
Well maintained camp. Hosts were very helpful when we had Jeep problems recommending a mechanic. Full hook up and concrete pads.
Carol M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: FRID
Beautifully kept park and safe and Monitored very well, pads were all new concrete, we had full hookups & 50 amp. We plan to return many more times.
Susan D
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: FRID
This renovated campground has beautiful concrete pads with plenty of room to park, and full hookups. Each tree-lined site has a fire pit and a certain amount of shade. Also, the sites are mostly level and easy to access. At the front end It does include 6-7 sites for campers with horses, and it has an archery range close by, so those are nice features. All in all, a wonderful park and we'll be back!!
Keith C
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: FRID
The renovations the Corp did turned out excellent
Jill M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: CVIE
We were very happy with our campsite, walking & biking trails, bathhouse, etc.
Our only complaint when we booked our sites, we understood there was a playground right by our sites. When we arrived, the playground had been COMPLETELY REMOVED. If we had known, we would not have booked at this campground.
Kjersti M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: FRID
Nice new updated sites with concrete pads and full hookups.
John L
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 046B, Loop: FRID
This newly renovated campground still needs a lot of work. They have a lot to offer. I was surprised by the archery range, we would’ve taken our bows. They even have a 3-D set up.
They have a pond, I caught the largest bluegill I have ever caught/released, at 1.41 lbs. Several were catching catfish. It’s very pretty. You can sit on a bench and just enjoy the scenery, or picnic. There is hiking trails and an equestrian campground.
The campground itself needs the work. The roads are understandable because they just put in full hook ups… They’ll get the roads paved eventually, not a dealbreaker! What was aggravating is, they have one shower house/parking at the beginning of the campground. Nothing at the other end. This is not a problem unless you have others joining you. You are not allowed to park on the grass… they are extremely strict about this. But if they are going to allow two structures, a camper and a tent or two tents, and up to eight people… Are all but two of these people children? I doubt it! We had adult children arriving several days after we did. We had two vehicles, because we pulled a boat… Hello there’s a huge lake, and the other vehicle triple-towed the camper/fishing kayak. When my adult children arrived, they had nowhere to park. We tried several ways and the Corp was not happy with it. The kids were in a tent and if they want to take a shower, they would jump in a vehicle and go up to the shower house, no big deal. But for parking and to use a bathroom, there wasn’t anything within walking distance. Some campers do not have bathrooms in them. So be prepared, if you don’t have a bathroom, make sure you bring a bucket…. especially for night time. There is plenty of room in the lower end of the campground, for these things to be built, so I hope they do!
The fire pit is level with the concrete pad, and poses a hazard, so beware.
Richard R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
The campground was very clean and the space between campsites was great! The camp host was friendly and was always around if we needed them. Beautiful campground!! We already have another trip booked there!😊
Jeff P
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: CVIE
Nice park.
Michelle M
VerifiedJune 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: FRID
The caretakers were present and available when we ran into an issue with the breaker. The lots are level and required no leveling for our camper. Loved the built in fire pit! Will definitely be staying here again!
Location Frank Russell
Address:
20642 Highway J
Monroe City, MO, 63456-9359
United States
From Hannibal - Hwy 36 west 17 miles to Hwy J, south 9 miles.
From Monroe City - Hwy 36 east 3 miles to Hwy J, south 9 miles.
From Paris - Hwy 154 east 20 miles to Hwy J (Perry), north 10 miles.
From Perry - Hwy J north 10 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.5356 / -91.6475
Elevation: 212 feet
Policies & Rules
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Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and disease; http://dontmovefirewood.org/ Click here for more information |
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Horse stalls are for Frank Russell registered campers only; Stalls are first come, first served |
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No livestock permitted in campground |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Campsites 1-29 have 20/30 ampere service on each site.
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