Frank Russell

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

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

72 total sites

RV Sites

65 sites

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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Nov 22

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

72 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏕️ #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏕️ #062, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏕️ #063, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏕️ #064, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏕️ #065, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏕️ #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏕️ #067, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 001, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 003, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: JOAN RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: JOAN RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: JOAN RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: JOAN RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019A, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019B, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 020A, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 020B, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 021, Loop: CVIE RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 022, Loop: CVIE RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 023, Loop: CVIE RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 024, Loop: CVIE RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 025, Loop: CVIE RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 026, Loop: CVIE RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 027, Loop: CVIE RV
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: CVIE RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 029, Loop: CVIE RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 030, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 031, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 032, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 033, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 034, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 035, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 036, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 037, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 038, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 039, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 040, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 041, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 042, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 043, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 044, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 045, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 046A, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 046B, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 047A, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 047B, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 048, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 049, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 050A, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 050B, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 051, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 052, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 053, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 054, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 055, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 056, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 057, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 058, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 059, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 060, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (567)

What Guests Are Saying

Frank Russell Campground offers clean, spacious sites with full hookups and well-maintained concrete pads, making it suitable for RVs of various sizes. The campground features quiet surroundings, convenient access to biking trails, and facilities like a fishing pond and playground. While some reviewers noted minor issues such as slope on pads and limited Wi-Fi, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
567 reviews
5
61.2%
347
4
29.6%
168
3
7.1%
40
2
1.8%
10
1
0.4%
2

Sara G

Verified

September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: FRID

5

We stayed at site 42, it was awesome! Paved sites, recessed fire pit! Very quiet! We will definitely be back!

Sarah S

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CVIE

5

Spacious lots! Concrete parking! Easy to get in and out! Close to family’s condo for a reasonable price!! Will be camping again!

Sarah S

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: CVIE

5

Spacious lots! Concrete parking! Easy to get in and out! Close to family’s condo for a reasonable price!! Will be camping again!

John M

Verified

August 26, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: JOAN

5

Great campground! Just stay out of the weeds so you don’t experience chigger outbreaks.

John M

Verified

August 26, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: JOAN

5

Great campground! Just stay out of the weeds so you don’t experience chigger outbreaks.

Danny C

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 041, Loop: FRID

5

Recently updated with full hookups and concrete pads with firepits. A few electric only sites had paved pads, but the vast majority had been updated. Our site was very unlevel, but it was an excellent site, nevertheless. Site 41 was private and had a view of the lake through the trees. I would definitely choose this site again.

Danny C

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 041, Loop: FRID

5

Recently updated with full hookups and concrete pads with firepits. A few electric only sites had paved pads, but the vast majority had been updated. Our site was very unlevel, but it was an excellent site, nevertheless. Site 41 was private and had a view of the lake through the trees. I would definitely choose this site again.

Marilyn L

Verified

August 23, 2025 Stayed at: 060, Loop: FRID

5

This was our second visit to Frank Russell. We love how the park was updated with the great cement slabs, fire pits and full hookups.

Marilyn L

Verified

August 23, 2025 Stayed at: 060, Loop: FRID

5

This was our second visit to Frank Russell. We love how the park was updated with the great cement slabs, fire pits and full hookups.

Samuel F

Verified

August 18, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: JOAN

5

Very nice RV campground. Love the full hookups. Quiet and peaceful camping.

Location Frank Russell

Address:
20642 Highway J
Monroe City, MO, 63456-9359
United States

Highway access

Access is primarily via Highway 36, which is approximately 17 miles to the west from Hannibal and 3 miles to the east from Monroe City.

Elevation: 212 feet

Distance to downtown

12 mi drive to downtown Monroe City (about 15 min)

Policies & Rules

Fires & fuel

  • Firewood restrictions are in place to protect against invasive pests and diseases. More details can be found at the provided link.
  • To protect local forests, please buy firewood locally and burn it on-site. More information is available at the provided link.

Amenities

  • Horse stalls are reserved for registered campers and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Site types & loops

  • Livestock is not allowed in the campground.

Site capacity

  • Campsites 1-29 offer 20/30 amp service, while campsites 30-67 provide 20/30/50 amp service.

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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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