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
Lisa E
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: FRID
Very nice campground. I would stay here again.
Dan K
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: FRID
I had been to this park (same site) 5 years ago and liked it so we came back to rest a couple of nights on our way from Elkhart County, Indiana to our home near Dallas, Texas. We almost had the park to ourselves. We saw a couple of wild turkeys!
Dan K
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: FRID
I had been to this park (same site) 5 years ago and liked it so we came back to rest a couple of nights on our way from Elkhart County, Indiana to our home near Dallas, Texas. We almost had the park to ourselves. We saw a couple of wild turkeys!
Anthony F
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: FRID
The campground was nice but we had a storm come through that knocked down trees really did a number on the campground.
Anthony F
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: FRID
The campground was nice but we had a storm come through that knocked down trees really did a number on the campground.
Paul J
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: CVIE
Our site was not real level but nice and quiet with no problems.
Paul J
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: CVIE
Our site was not real level but nice and quiet with no problems.
Jennifer G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: JOAN
This campground is awesome!!! Always very neat and clean! Absolutely love the way there are trees between campsites for privacy as well as shade. Best bonus for me is the fact that they have equine(horse) sites and trails to ride. It is so hard to find a campground on a lake that accomodates both regular campers and horse campers! Thank you so very much for the horse accomodations! The archery area is spectacular also. We love the fact that there are three areas of archery skills and the elevated platform was amazing. Love, love, love Frank Russell campground!
Jennifer G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: JOAN
This campground is awesome!!! Always very neat and clean! Absolutely love the way there are trees between campsites for privacy as well as shade. Best bonus for me is the fact that they have equine(horse) sites and trails to ride. It is so hard to find a campground on a lake that accomodates both regular campers and horse campers! Thank you so very much for the horse accomodations! The archery area is spectacular also. We love the fact that there are three areas of archery skills and the elevated platform was amazing. Love, love, love Frank Russell campground!
john G
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 020A, Loop: JOAN
Very well maintained and the hosts were very helpful. My RV needed a jump and the host came with cables and started it. He was very helpful and friendly. Plan to stay there again.
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
