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Frank Russell

Frank Russell Horse Corral
Group Fire Ring at Frank Russell Equestrian Campground
Campsite at Frank Russell Campground
Frank Russell Campsite

Featured amenities

Showers
Playground

About Frank Russell

Frank Russell Campground, set near the picturesque Mark Twain Lake, has a location near the dam, providing campers with easy access to the lake, river and surrounding attractions. The campground also features an amphitheater with weekly events in the summer. The lake's namesake and legendary author and humorist, Mark Twain, was born in a town beside the lake.

Number of accommodations: 72

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 3 to Nov 22

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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72 Sites Available

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🚐 #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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#062, Loop: Equestrian campsites
8 guests · Campfire
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🚐 #063, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 #064, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 #065, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites
50 Amp · Electric Only
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#067, Loop: Equestrian campsites
8 guests · Campfire
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🚐 001, Loop: JOAN
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🚐 008, Loop: JOAN
Electric Only
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🚐 009, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 010, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 011, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 012, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 013, Loop: JOAN
30 Amp · Electric Only
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🚐 014, Loop: JOAN
Electric Only
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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.

Review Summary

4.5
503 reviews
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60.2%
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Jeffrey C

Verified

November 21, 2020 Stayed at: 041, Loop: FRID

5

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

Verified

November 9, 2020 Stayed at: #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites

5

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

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November 9, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: FRID

4

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

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November 9, 2020 Stayed at: #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites

5

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

Verified

November 9, 2020 Stayed at: 039, Loop: FRID

4

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

Verified

November 6, 2020 Stayed at: 053, Loop: FRID

5

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

Verified

November 6, 2020 Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID

5

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

Verified

November 6, 2020 Stayed at: 053, Loop: FRID

5

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

Verified

November 6, 2020 Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID

5

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

Verified

November 1, 2020 Stayed at: 045, Loop: FRID

5

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

Highway access

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

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