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
Phil W
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
We love camping here! The new concrete pads have spoiled us along with full hook-ups at most of the campsites. The sites themselves are beautiful, not crowded at all. We enjoy the trails and exploring the area. Of course, if you're into boating or fishing, the lake is close and the marina well-kept. There's an archery range and a shooting range too.
Cynthia F
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: FRID
Nice concrete site with full hookups.
Randy D
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: FRID
too much concrete, too many people, not enough trees between sites. As I suspected would happen, with all the so-called improvements, people are flocking to Frank Russell abandoning other parks. It's hard to make reservations a head of time when you're a farmer, and nearly impossible to make them a day or two in advance. Along with many of my farming friends, we've been forced to go elsewhere. Change it back (just kidding).
Tim M
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: FRID
Great location, clean and upto date park. Look forward to returning.
Nichole B
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: FRID
Our family loves camping at Frank Russell. Easily one of favorite campgrounds! Spacious campsites, the campground is always clean and well maintained. We are always looking forward to our next trip!
Dwight B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: FRID
Love the campground. Just needs to cut down some brush so you can enjoy the lake from your campsite.
Kimberly B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CVIE
Very nice, clean campground. Sites are well spaced for privacy.
Scott D
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: JOAN
Very nice campground. Plenty of space at site and between sites. Plenty of hiking trails. Located right on the lake
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CVIE
Clean and exceeded expectations as far as what was expected with tent camping area with cemented landing with firepit.
Gene E
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: FRID
Full hookups, large level sites, clean and quiet. Great campground.
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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