About Frank Russell
Number of accommodations: 72
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
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.
Mary N
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites
Equestrian camp sites were awesome. Plenty of room to get backed in. Plenty of water hydrants for getting water for the horses. Plenty of hitching rails to tie horses to. The trails were awesome and very well marked. The bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Nicest facility I have been to. Will definitely be going back.
Cathy B
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: FRID
We liked the views, beautiful!! Our campsite had a pretty good slope to it, had to use many boards to level. Other than it was a very enjoyable trip - thanks!!
Mary N
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites
Equestrian camp sites were awesome. Plenty of room to get backed in. Plenty of water hydrants for getting water for the horses. Plenty of hitching rails to tie horses to. The trails were awesome and very well marked. The bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Nicest facility I have been to. Will definitely be going back.
Cathy B
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: FRID
We liked the views, beautiful!! Our campsite had a pretty good slope to it, had to use many boards to level. Other than it was a very enjoyable trip - thanks!!
Robin H
VerifiedNovember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: FRID
Very nice park, as are all the COEs we've visited. This time of year was perfect: cool days, cold nights, very small crowds. There were a few days where we had almost the entire park to ourselves. Loved it. The sites were paved and easy to get level. Lots of room between sites so no one felt too close. You could hear some traffic on the highway but you had to listen to hear it.
The archery range is excellent, and we aren't even archers! There is a nice walking trail throughout the archery area that had intermittent exercise stations.
The only area that could have been better was restroom maintenance. The season was waning and the camphosts were gone. The restroom only got service once per week. Toilet paper almost ran out a couple times. Cleaning was not thorough. There was leftovers on the toilet that were there for almost our entire visit. It was finally gone a day or so before we left. That was the only negative we observed. We HIGHLY recommend this park. We were there for two weeks in a van.
Jaci K
VerifiedNovember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
Everything was awesome except we didn’t realize the water would be shut off at the dump station. The camp hosts who came over from Indian Creek were awesome. They were very friendly and professional.
Robin H
VerifiedNovember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: FRID
Very nice park, as are all the COEs we've visited. This time of year was perfect: cool days, cold nights, very small crowds. There were a few days where we had almost the entire park to ourselves. Loved it. The sites were paved and easy to get level. Lots of room between sites so no one felt too close. You could hear some traffic on the highway but you had to listen to hear it.
The archery range is excellent, and we aren't even archers! There is a nice walking trail throughout the archery area that had intermittent exercise stations.
The only area that could have been better was restroom maintenance. The season was waning and the camphosts were gone. The restroom only got service once per week. Toilet paper almost ran out a couple times. Cleaning was not thorough. There was leftovers on the toilet that were there for almost our entire visit. It was finally gone a day or so before we left. That was the only negative we observed. We HIGHLY recommend this park. We were there for two weeks in a van.
Jaci K
VerifiedNovember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
Everything was awesome except we didn’t realize the water would be shut off at the dump station. The camp hosts who came over from Indian Creek were awesome. They were very friendly and professional.
Ruth N
VerifiedNovember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: FRID
Quiet, clean, everyone friendly and respectful. Wish there was a WiFi option.
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