About Frank Russell
Number of accommodations: 72
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
paul w
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CVIE
love it
Michael P
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: JOAN
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Michael P
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: JOAN
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Stacee L
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: FRID
We always stay at Frank Russell when we come up. We have been staying for 17 years.
Haven’t been camping in awhile but we are making up for it now.
The last 3 weekends in a row we have stayed.
I trying to talk my husband into just moving up there. I would love to work for you. I love hiking and taking care of trails and being outdoors.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stacee L
VerifiedMay 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: FRID
We always stay at Frank Russell when we come up. We have been staying for 17 years.
Haven’t been camping in awhile but we are making up for it now.
The last 3 weekends in a row we have stayed.
I trying to talk my husband into just moving up there. I would love to work for you. I love hiking and taking care of trails and being outdoors.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kim G
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: FRID
Clean bathrooms and quiet campground.
Kim G
VerifiedMay 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: FRID
Clean bathrooms and quiet campground.
Diana R
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: #062, Loop: Equestrian campsites
The campground was absolutely pristine along with large sites that include a picnic table and campfire pit. There are 10 horse stalls that are under cover. The trails are well marked and the scenery is beautiful! I met a lady named Diana cleaning the bathrooms in the horse camp. She was very friendly and helpful in answering my questions as it was my first time there. At least 4-6 more stalls need to be added. 10 is not enough to accommodate when there are 6 trailer sites. Most people bring at least 2 horses per trailer. We definitely will return to this beautiful place!
Diana R
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: #062, Loop: Equestrian campsites
The campground was absolutely pristine along with large sites that include a picnic table and campfire pit. There are 10 horse stalls that are under cover. The trails are well marked and the scenery is beautiful! I met a lady named Diana cleaning the bathrooms in the horse camp. She was very friendly and helpful in answering my questions as it was my first time there. At least 4-6 more stalls need to be added. 10 is not enough to accommodate when there are 6 trailer sites. Most people bring at least 2 horses per trailer. We definitely will return to this beautiful place!
Jeffrey C
VerifiedNovember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: FRID
In terms of the campground, it was excellent: electric hookup worked well, it wasn't crowded so was nice and quiet, lots of tall trees, good clean bathroom with hot water showers. The only thing was that none of the spots are that close to actually accessible water, which is how the lake/reservoir is set up. So, it's a great spot for a night or two, but unless you're fishing or doing something nearby there isn't a lot to do actually AT the campground. Gave it 5 stars because it's still a well run place.
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 3, 2026
