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Frank Russell

Frank Russell
Frank Russell
Frank Russell Horse Corral
Frank Russell
Group Fire Ring at Frank Russell Equestrian Campground

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers
Playground
Playground

About Frank Russell

Frank Russell Campground, set near the picturesque Mark Twain Lake, has a location near the dam, providing campers with easy access to the lake, river and surrounding attractions. The campground also features an amphitheater with weekly events in the summer. The lake's namesake and legendary author and humorist, Mark Twain, was born in a town beside the lake.

Number of accommodations: 72

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station
  • Playground
    Playground

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Nov 22

Sites & Availability

72 Sites Available

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🚐 #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
/ per night
#062, Loop: Equestrian campsites
8 guests · Campfire
$24.00
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🚐 #063, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 #064, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 #065, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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#067, Loop: Equestrian campsites
8 guests · Campfire
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🚐 001, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 010, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 011, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 012, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 013, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 014, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 015, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 057, Loop: FRID
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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.

Review Summary

4.5
251 reviews
5
60.2%
151
4
30.3%
76
3
7.2%
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Teresa D

Verified

July 29, 2024 Stayed at: 039, Loop: FRID

5

Well maintained camp. Hosts were very helpful when we had Jeep problems recommending a mechanic. Full hook up and concrete pads.

Carol M

Verified

July 28, 2024 Stayed at: 030, Loop: FRID

5

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

Verified

July 23, 2024 Stayed at: 057, Loop: FRID

5

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

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 038, Loop: FRID

5

The renovations the Corp did turned out excellent

Jill M

Verified

July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CVIE

4

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

Verified

July 15, 2024 Stayed at: 040, Loop: FRID

5

Nice new updated sites with concrete pads and full hookups.

John L

Verified

July 13, 2024 Stayed at: 046B, Loop: FRID

3

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

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID

5

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

Verified

July 9, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: CVIE

5

Nice park.

Michelle M

Verified

June 17, 2024 Stayed at: 057, Loop: FRID

5

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

Latitude & Longitude: 39.5356 / -91.6475

Elevation: 212 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and disease; http://dontmovefirewood.org/ Click here for more information

General

Horse stalls are for Frank Russell registered campers only; Stalls are first come, first served

General

No livestock permitted in campground

General

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.

General

Campsites 1-29 have 20/30 ampere service on each site.
Campsites 30-67 have 20/30/50 ampere service on each site.

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