About Frank Russell
Number of accommodations: 72
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Playground
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (503)
What Guests Are Saying
Frank Russell campground receives high praise for its clean, well-maintained facilities, level sites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers, especially those with horses. The campground features excellent amenities like concrete pads, full hookups, and well-kept trails, enhancing the overall camping experience. While some visitors express concerns about increased popularity leading to crowded conditions and reservation challenges, the positive aspects significantly outweigh the negatives.
What Guests Are Saying
Frank Russell campground receives high praise for its clean, well-maintained facilities, level sites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite among campers, especially those with horses. The campground features excellent amenities like concrete pads, full hookups, and well-kept trails, enhancing the overall camping experience. While some visitors express concerns about increased popularity leading to crowded conditions and reservation challenges, the positive aspects significantly outweigh the negatives.
Review Summary
Jill M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: CVIE
We were very happy with our campsite, walking & biking trails, bathhouse, etc.
Our only complaint when we booked our sites, we understood there was a playground right by our sites. When we arrived, the playground had been COMPLETELY REMOVED. If we had known, we would not have booked at this campground.
Keith C
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: FRID
The renovations the Corp did turned out excellent
Jill M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: CVIE
We were very happy with our campsite, walking & biking trails, bathhouse, etc.
Our only complaint when we booked our sites, we understood there was a playground right by our sites. When we arrived, the playground had been COMPLETELY REMOVED. If we had known, we would not have booked at this campground.
Kjersti M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: FRID
Nice new updated sites with concrete pads and full hookups.
Kjersti M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: FRID
Nice new updated sites with concrete pads and full hookups.
John L
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 046B, Loop: FRID
This newly renovated campground still needs a lot of work. They have a lot to offer. I was surprised by the archery range, we would’ve taken our bows. They even have a 3-D set up.
They have a pond, I caught the largest bluegill I have ever caught/released, at 1.41 lbs. Several were catching catfish. It’s very pretty. You can sit on a bench and just enjoy the scenery, or picnic. There is hiking trails and an equestrian campground.
The campground itself needs the work. The roads are understandable because they just put in full hook ups… They’ll get the roads paved eventually, not a dealbreaker! What was aggravating is, they have one shower house/parking at the beginning of the campground. Nothing at the other end. This is not a problem unless you have others joining you. You are not allowed to park on the grass… they are extremely strict about this. But if they are going to allow two structures, a camper and a tent or two tents, and up to eight people… Are all but two of these people children? I doubt it! We had adult children arriving several days after we did. We had two vehicles, because we pulled a boat… Hello there’s a huge lake, and the other vehicle triple-towed the camper/fishing kayak. When my adult children arrived, they had nowhere to park. We tried several ways and the Corp was not happy with it. The kids were in a tent and if they want to take a shower, they would jump in a vehicle and go up to the shower house, no big deal. But for parking and to use a bathroom, there wasn’t anything within walking distance. Some campers do not have bathrooms in them. So be prepared, if you don’t have a bathroom, make sure you bring a bucket…. especially for night time. There is plenty of room in the lower end of the campground, for these things to be built, so I hope they do!
The fire pit is level with the concrete pad, and poses a hazard, so beware.
John L
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 046B, Loop: FRID
This newly renovated campground still needs a lot of work. They have a lot to offer. I was surprised by the archery range, we would’ve taken our bows. They even have a 3-D set up.
They have a pond, I caught the largest bluegill I have ever caught/released, at 1.41 lbs. Several were catching catfish. It’s very pretty. You can sit on a bench and just enjoy the scenery, or picnic. There is hiking trails and an equestrian campground.
The campground itself needs the work. The roads are understandable because they just put in full hook ups… They’ll get the roads paved eventually, not a dealbreaker! What was aggravating is, they have one shower house/parking at the beginning of the campground. Nothing at the other end. This is not a problem unless you have others joining you. You are not allowed to park on the grass… they are extremely strict about this. But if they are going to allow two structures, a camper and a tent or two tents, and up to eight people… Are all but two of these people children? I doubt it! We had adult children arriving several days after we did. We had two vehicles, because we pulled a boat… Hello there’s a huge lake, and the other vehicle triple-towed the camper/fishing kayak. When my adult children arrived, they had nowhere to park. We tried several ways and the Corp was not happy with it. The kids were in a tent and if they want to take a shower, they would jump in a vehicle and go up to the shower house, no big deal. But for parking and to use a bathroom, there wasn’t anything within walking distance. Some campers do not have bathrooms in them. So be prepared, if you don’t have a bathroom, make sure you bring a bucket…. especially for night time. There is plenty of room in the lower end of the campground, for these things to be built, so I hope they do!
The fire pit is level with the concrete pad, and poses a hazard, so beware.
Richard R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
The campground was very clean and the space between campsites was great! The camp host was friendly and was always around if we needed them. Beautiful campground!! We already have another trip booked there!😊
Richard R
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
The campground was very clean and the space between campsites was great! The camp host was friendly and was always around if we needed them. Beautiful campground!! We already have another trip booked there!😊
Jeff P
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: CVIE
Nice park.
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.5356 / -91.6475
Elevation: 212 feet
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: June 4, 2026
