About Frank Russell
Number of accommodations: 72
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Daniel H
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: JOAN
Check-in was a bit confusing but loved the campground. The site was a bit unlevel and needed a few inches of blocking under the rear tires but the site was very clean and LOTS of room between campsites! Only electric was available at the site and only 30 amp but that was all we needed anyway.
Randy D
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 050B, Loop: FRID
Quiet during weekdays when we camp. Shower houses well maintained.
Randy D
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 050B, Loop: FRID
Quiet during weekdays when we camp. Shower houses well maintained.
Tina B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 047A, Loop: FRID
I like it there overall. Really the only down side is no water/ sewer hook ups. Other state parks have it. Why not there?
Tina B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 047A, Loop: FRID
I like it there overall. Really the only down side is no water/ sewer hook ups. Other state parks have it. Why not there?
Jill K
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: JOAN
We have stayed at Frank Russell before and we are never disappointed. It was a holiday weekend and yet another awesome stay! My boys love riding their bikes around the camp ground. We love walking down the trails to the lake! Can't tell you enough how clean the shower house and bathrooms are everytime. This is sooo nice. Warm showers and clean bathrooms are a premium!! Riding our bikings to the fishing pond is a must, it is well stocked and so beautiful. It's a sancyuary in it self. So peaceful, clear-crisp water, fish flopping around. Can't wait to go back. Another bonus, they have started piping water to each campsite!!
Jill K
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: JOAN
We have stayed at Frank Russell before and we are never disappointed. It was a holiday weekend and yet another awesome stay! My boys love riding their bikes around the camp ground. We love walking down the trails to the lake! Can't tell you enough how clean the shower house and bathrooms are everytime. This is sooo nice. Warm showers and clean bathrooms are a premium!! Riding our bikings to the fishing pond is a must, it is well stocked and so beautiful. It's a sancyuary in it self. So peaceful, clear-crisp water, fish flopping around. Can't wait to go back. Another bonus, they have started piping water to each campsite!!
Stephen B
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
Always nice staying at Frank Russell
Lisa E
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: FRID
Very nice campground. I would stay here again.
Stephen B
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
Always nice staying at Frank Russell
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
