About Frank Russell
Number of accommodations: 72
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Showers
Playground
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
DeAnna B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: FRID
We always love camping at Frank Russell. Always clean sites, shower rooms and friendly camp host.
Kyle S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: FRID
Our favorite spot at MarkTwain Lake! Great quiet small campground. Minus holiday weekends can always get a site even last Minute. Nice mix of heavily wooded sites and open sites for spring and fall when you want the sun to warm things up. Not far from multiple different lake access points, and several local restaurants.
George B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: FRID
It was fine. I find making ratings for this park a waste of time & just giving you some busy work so you can get a pay check. I did fine w/ o you before & I'll do just fine now. I find you to be a waste of time for this park that i have been going to for 6yr
Lance J
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 050B, Loop: FRID
We enjoyed camping at Frank Russell, sights are well maintained and far enough apart for privacy . Shower houses are nice and well maintained. My wife and I both enjoy antiques, Perry MO is pretty close and has several antique shops so we usually add that to our trip as well.
DeAnna B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: FRID
We always love camping at Frank Russell. Always clean sites, shower rooms and friendly camp host.
Kyle S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: FRID
Our favorite spot at MarkTwain Lake! Great quiet small campground. Minus holiday weekends can always get a site even last Minute. Nice mix of heavily wooded sites and open sites for spring and fall when you want the sun to warm things up. Not far from multiple different lake access points, and several local restaurants.
George B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: FRID
It was fine. I find making ratings for this park a waste of time & just giving you some busy work so you can get a pay check. I did fine w/ o you before & I'll do just fine now. I find you to be a waste of time for this park that i have been going to for 6yr
Randy D
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: FRID
They have removed all the pit toilets. If you can't walk very well , you always have to drive to the shower house. Sometimes there just isn't enough time to walk 500 yards!
Randy D
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: FRID
They have removed all the pit toilets. If you can't walk very well , you always have to drive to the shower house. Sometimes there just isn't enough time to walk 500 yards!
Rebecca K
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites
I always love it at Frank Russell Recreation area. The campsites are clean, the park staff is friendly and helpful, and the trails a wonderful.
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
