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599 reviews
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.
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July 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
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June 27, 2021 Stayed at: 046A, Loop: FRID
Great place to camp
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June 27, 2021 Stayed at: 046A, Loop: FRID
Great place to camp
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June 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.
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June 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.
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June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: CVIE
love it
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June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: CVIE
love it
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May 31, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: JOAN
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May 31, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: JOAN
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May 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.
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20642 Highway J, Monroe City, MO 63456-9359 United States
Elevation: 212 ft
From Hannibal - Hwy 36 west 17 mi to Hwy J, south 9 mi.
From Monroe City - Hwy 36 east 3 mi to Hwy J, south 9 mi.
From Paris - Hwy 154 east 20 mi to Hwy J (Perry), north 10 mi.
From Perry - Hwy J north 10 mi.
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.
Last updated: October 21, 2026
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Population: 3,028
Nearby city: Columbia, MO
Approx. 55 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 745 ft
Monroe City, MO
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