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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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
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Currently open - Apr 3 to Nov 22

Sites & Availability

72 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 #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
$24.00
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🚐 #064, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
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🚐 #065, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
$24.00
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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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Electric Only
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🚐 009, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 010, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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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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🚐 016, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 054, Loop: FRID
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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%
18
2
2.0%
5
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1

Lucille V

Verified

July 18, 2020 Stayed at: 055, Loop: FRID

4

No complaints, very clean and wonderful staff

Bob R

Verified

July 9, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: CVIE

5

clean, quite. just what we were looking for

Amber D

Verified

June 28, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: JOAN

3

Nice campground and site. Our voltage would be fine and then go way down and then come back up the whole weekend. We were in site 16

Ronald W

Verified

June 1, 2020 Stayed at: 057, Loop: FRID

5

Very clean campground. Has a really nice archery target ang trail range. Friendly host and workers

Teresa T

Verified

February 6, 2020 Stayed at: 040, Loop: FRID

5

Camp hosts were friendly and helpful. Shower houses were clean. Sites were large and set up well. We will definitely be back!

linda B

Verified

February 1, 2020 Stayed at: #067, Loop: Equestrian campsites

4

love going their

Lucille V

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 056, Loop: FRID

4

Great place to camp, would recommend to anyone.

angela h

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 046A, Loop: FRID

3

park ranger tried to tell us we couldn't use our scooters because they was illegal he clearly doesn't know the scooter laws in Missouri.

Timothy B

Verified

January 23, 2020 Stayed at: #065, Loop: Equestrian campsites

5

Our entire family enjoyed the Kids Fishing Day in June 2019! Thank you! Beautiful place!

Donna B

Verified

January 23, 2020 Stayed at: 041, Loop: FRID

5

I love this place! Bath houses and facility is always very clean and well kept.

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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