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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
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

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
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
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
#062, Loop: Equestrian campsites
8 guests · Campfire
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🚐 #063, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 #064, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 #065, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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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
Full Hookups
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🚐 008, Loop: JOAN
Electric Only
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🚐 009, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 010, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 011, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 012, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 013, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 014, Loop: JOAN
Electric Only
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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.

Review Summary

4.5
503 reviews
5
60.2%
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4
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Dean P

Verified

July 18, 2023 Stayed at: #064, Loop: Equestrian campsites

5

Facility was clean. Archery range was wonderful. Walking trails were Great. Fishing pond was good w/ excellent accessibility.

Ariel P

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites

3

Great campsite. There’s lots of water spigots and the horse stalls are nice. Great trail riding right from camp. Only thing is there’s no shade for a lot of the sites so tent camping in the summer is hot. Plan accordingly.

Ariel P

Verified

July 11, 2023 Stayed at: #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites

3

Great campsite. There’s lots of water spigots and the horse stalls are nice. Great trail riding right from camp. Only thing is there’s no shade for a lot of the sites so tent camping in the summer is hot. Plan accordingly.

Robert M

Verified

May 14, 2023 Stayed at: #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites

5

Great campground, love the stalls.

Robert M

Verified

May 14, 2023 Stayed at: #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites

5

Great campground, love the stalls.

Denise Y

Verified

November 4, 2022 Stayed at: #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites

4

We love the barn, the stalls and all the interlocking gates! The sites are plenty wide and long with easy access.
We love the fishing pond and walking/workout trail. This park is beautiful, peaceful and well kept. Horse Trails are clearly marked and an easy ride.
We took a day trip into Hannibal one rainy day. Lots of shops and history to see.

Denise Y

Verified

November 4, 2022 Stayed at: #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites

4

We love the barn, the stalls and all the interlocking gates! The sites are plenty wide and long with easy access.
We love the fishing pond and walking/workout trail. This park is beautiful, peaceful and well kept. Horse Trails are clearly marked and an easy ride.
We took a day trip into Hannibal one rainy day. Lots of shops and history to see.

Karen P

Verified

October 19, 2022 Stayed at: #065, Loop: Equestrian campsites

5

We stayed overnight on our way to So. MO. Nice facility, flat cement slabs for trailers, pens for horses.

Karen P

Verified

October 19, 2022 Stayed at: #065, Loop: Equestrian campsites

5

We stayed overnight on our way to So. MO. Nice facility, flat cement slabs for trailers, pens for horses.

Lea Anne G

Verified

September 11, 2022 Stayed at: #062, Loop: Equestrian campsites

4

This was my 3rd time at this camping area. It was very accommodating at each campsite and the barn is very nice with stalls. Because of the construction going on in the main camp ground the hydrant closest to the barn was not working but the campers all pitched in their hoses and we connected to the closest hydrant so everyone was able to water their horses at the barn. The trails are in very good shape. The campground is close to stores and businesses. We will be back again.

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.

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

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