About Frank Russell
Number of accommodations: 72
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
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
Richard F
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: FRID
We have always had good experiences.
Mark B
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: FRID
We had a wonderful time camping at the Frank Russell campground. The weather cooperated, and my girlfriend didn't fill the tanks (black and grey), and actually conserved the fresh water, she's learning, LOL. The campground is very nice, well maintained and clean. The site are large and private, although many of the sites have different levels, separated by railroad ties, and the sites are quite a distance from the lake (about 700 feet). It's hard to get a clear view of the lake through the all trees, and getting to the lake to fish can be perilous, the approach to the lake is very steep and rocky in most places. Once we were able to find a smooth enough spot we did catch a lot of nice fish, crappies and white bass, even a few small stripers, with night crawlers. The campground is kind of desolate, the nearest grocery store is a half hours drive away down a few dusty (gravel) roads. It would be wise to stock up well before getting to the campground.
Mark A
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: #062, Loop: Equestrian campsites
I camped in the equestrian campground and it was very nice. The stalls and tie up area we also nice. The trails were great. We had a great time and plan on going back a lot.
Lance J
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 050B, Loop: FRID
We enjoyed camping at Frank Russell, sights are well maintained and far enough apart for privacy . Shower houses are nice and well maintained. My wife and I both enjoy antiques, Perry MO is pretty close and has several antique shops so we usually add that to our trip as well.
DeAnna B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: FRID
We always love camping at Frank Russell. Always clean sites, shower rooms and friendly camp host.
Kyle S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: FRID
Our favorite spot at MarkTwain Lake! Great quiet small campground. Minus holiday weekends can always get a site even last Minute. Nice mix of heavily wooded sites and open sites for spring and fall when you want the sun to warm things up. Not far from multiple different lake access points, and several local restaurants.
George B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: FRID
It was fine. I find making ratings for this park a waste of time & just giving you some busy work so you can get a pay check. I did fine w/ o you before & I'll do just fine now. I find you to be a waste of time for this park that i have been going to for 6yr
Randy D
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: FRID
They have removed all the pit toilets. If you can't walk very well , you always have to drive to the shower house. Sometimes there just isn't enough time to walk 500 yards!
Rebecca K
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites
I always love it at Frank Russell Recreation area. The campsites are clean, the park staff is friendly and helpful, and the trails a wonderful.
Allen T
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: JOAN
Nice large private sites. We had large rigs and had plenty of space. Enjoyed the fireworks for the 4th. Nice trails and lake access.
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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