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
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.
Margaret C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: JOAN
Very nice campground with mostly level spots. Hosts were welcoming, and we were delighted to find a well maintained fishing pond and native garden area on site.
Margaret C
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: JOAN
Very nice campground with mostly level spots. Hosts were welcoming, and we were delighted to find a well maintained fishing pond and native garden area on site.
Robert L
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: FRID
Very nice campsite. Equivalent to state parks. Electricity but no sewer or water. But at 20 bucks and I had a great deal. And if you’re a senior like me with your golden pass only $10! Clean very nice
Robert L
VerifiedJuly 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: FRID
Very nice campsite. Equivalent to state parks. Electricity but no sewer or water. But at 20 bucks and I had a great deal. And if you’re a senior like me with your golden pass only $10! Clean very nice
Ashley W
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 046A, Loop: FRID
Great place to camp
Ashley W
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 046A, Loop: FRID
Great place to camp
Nancy K
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: FRID
The Mark Twain State Historic Site was a must-see destination that we really enjoyed. The visitor center at the Lake was not that impressive. The grounds at Frank Russell campground are not kept well at all. Weeds were almost as tall as I am with Poison Ivy/Oak abundant. The restroom and showers were not clean - very dirty. Lots of human waste, lots of very large insects and no place to put your clothes or towels on the walls. Stay somewhere else if you plan on going to Mark Twain Lake anytime in the future.
Nancy K
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: FRID
The Mark Twain State Historic Site was a must-see destination that we really enjoyed. The visitor center at the Lake was not that impressive. The grounds at Frank Russell campground are not kept well at all. Weeds were almost as tall as I am with Poison Ivy/Oak abundant. The restroom and showers were not clean - very dirty. Lots of human waste, lots of very large insects and no place to put your clothes or towels on the walls. Stay somewhere else if you plan on going to Mark Twain Lake anytime in the future.
paul w
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CVIE
love it
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
