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

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72 Sites Available

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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
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🏕️ #067, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 001, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 002, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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Full Hookups
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🚐 006, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 007, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 008, Loop: JOAN RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 010, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 011, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 012, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 013, Loop: JOAN RV
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 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
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🚐 018, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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🚐 019A, Loop: JOAN RV
Full Hookups
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Full Hookups
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Full Hookups
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🚐 021, Loop: CVIE RV
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Full Hookups
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Full Hookups
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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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Full Hookups
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🚐 050A, Loop: FRID RV
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🚐 050B, Loop: FRID RV
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🚐 059, Loop: FRID RV
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🚐 060, Loop: FRID RV
Full Hookups
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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%
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2

Rachel L

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 039, Loop: FRID

5

Very nice place. Campsites are great since the update. Love the full hookup.

Brent F

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 046B, Loop: FRID

3

The campsites were awesome, we enjoyed our stay overall. The only problem i can complain about is that it was almost 2 days into our week long stay before we were officially checked in, and we had to inquire about who to see and where to go, and that with our camp site reservation, came continued access to the boat launch area we had paid the $5 dollar day use fee, and when my wife went to the main building to officially check us in, they commented that they were short staffed, and didn't know that the volunteer camp host had left. Im sorry, but lack of planning on your part shouldn't constitute an added fee on my part. This situation says to me that the people the ac needs to get out and actually do what they are getting paid for.

Brent F

Verified

July 25, 2025 Stayed at: 046B, Loop: FRID

3

The campsites were awesome, we enjoyed our stay overall. The only problem i can complain about is that it was almost 2 days into our week long stay before we were officially checked in, and we had to inquire about who to see and where to go, and that with our camp site reservation, came continued access to the boat launch area we had paid the $5 dollar day use fee, and when my wife went to the main building to officially check us in, they commented that they were short staffed, and didn't know that the volunteer camp host had left. Im sorry, but lack of planning on your part shouldn't constitute an added fee on my part. This situation says to me that the people the ac needs to get out and actually do what they are getting paid for.

David G

Verified

July 23, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: CVIE

5

We were in site 29. Nice shaded spot. Not a fan of the fire pits, they’re recessed down into the concrete pads. We had a huge fairly flat slab to park our class A RV on, but the ramp the driveway pretty steep.

David G

Verified

July 23, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: CVIE

5

We were in site 29. Nice shaded spot. Not a fan of the fire pits, they’re recessed down into the concrete pads. We had a huge fairly flat slab to park our class A RV on, but the ramp the driveway pretty steep.

Kevin D

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: CVIE

3

The site we had was very steep and had a very hard time getting camper level from front to back. It was site circle 29 and the front tung of camper was on the ground and the back was so high had to have latter to get stuff off back of rack. I guess it was my fault for not looking closer when I booked it. But the picture didn’t show the slope. Other than that it was really a nice place to stay. The people that checked us in were great. The couple we were with had the same trouble. Maybe don’t let campers as long as ours book those sites.

Cary H

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 051, Loop: FRID

5

Very nice RV park

Wayne S

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: CVIE

5

My stay was great, i tried camp site 26 ,a little more work to set up level all that. nice site i like this campground.

Kevin D

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: CVIE

3

The site we had was very steep and had a very hard time getting camper level from front to back. It was site circle 29 and the front tung of camper was on the ground and the back was so high had to have latter to get stuff off back of rack. I guess it was my fault for not looking closer when I booked it. But the picture didn’t show the slope. Other than that it was really a nice place to stay. The people that checked us in were great. The couple we were with had the same trouble. Maybe don’t let campers as long as ours book those sites.

Wayne S

Verified

July 20, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: CVIE

5

My stay was great, i tried camp site 26 ,a little more work to set up level all that. nice site i like this campground.

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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