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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
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- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (567)
What Guests Are Saying
Frank Russell Campground offers clean, spacious sites with full hookups and well-maintained concrete pads, making it suitable for RVs of various sizes. The campground features quiet surroundings, convenient access to biking trails, and facilities like a fishing pond and playground. While some reviewers noted minor issues such as slope on pads and limited Wi-Fi, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Frank Russell Campground offers clean, spacious sites with full hookups and well-maintained concrete pads, making it suitable for RVs of various sizes. The campground features quiet surroundings, convenient access to biking trails, and facilities like a fishing pond and playground. While some reviewers noted minor issues such as slope on pads and limited Wi-Fi, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
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
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.
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.
Elevation: 212 feet
12 mi drive to downtown Monroe City (about 15 min)
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: September 7, 2026
