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

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground 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.

Available sites

72 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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Currently open - Apr 3 to Nov 22

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground 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

Site
Price
🏕️ #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
🏕️ #062, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
🏕️ #063, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
🏕️ #064, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
🏕️ #065, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
🏕️ #066, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
🏕️ #067, Loop: Equestrian campsites Equestrian
8 guests · Campfire
🚐 001, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 64 × 10 ft
🚐 002, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 72 × 11 ft
🚐 003, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 78 × 11 ft
🚐 004, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 72 × 10 ft
🚐 005, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 72 × 10 ft
🚐 006, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 62 × 10 ft
🚐 007, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 56 × 11 ft
🚐 008, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 009, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 77 × 10 ft
🚐 010, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 73 × 10 ft
🚐 011, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 56 × 10 ft
🚐 012, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 68 × 10 ft
🚐 013, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 61 × 10 ft
🚐 014, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · 69 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · 52 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 016, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · 68 × 10 ft · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 69 × 11 ft
🚐 018, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 72 × 11 ft
🚐 019A, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 69 × 11 ft
🚐 019B, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 61 × 10 ft
🚐 020A, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 51 × 11 ft
🚐 020B, Loop: JOAN RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 66 × 11 ft
🚐 021, Loop: CVIE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 62 × 11 ft
🚐 022, Loop: CVIE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 63 × 10 ft
🚐 023, Loop: CVIE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 69 × 11 ft
🚐 024, Loop: CVIE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 69 × 11 ft
🚐 025, Loop: CVIE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 54 × 11 ft
🚐 026, Loop: CVIE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 73 × 11 ft
🚐 027, Loop: CVIE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 73 × 11 ft
🚐 028, Loop: CVIE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 53 × 11 ft
🚐 029, Loop: CVIE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 75 × 11 ft
🚐 030, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 67 × 19 ft
🚐 031, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 73 × 18 ft
🚐 032, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 66 × 19 ft
🚐 033, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 54 × 19 ft
🚐 034, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 68 × 19 ft
🚐 035, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 66 × 19 ft
🚐 036, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 64 × 19 ft
🚐 037, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 75 × 19 ft
🚐 038, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 70 × 10 ft
🚐 039, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 74 × 11 ft
🚐 040, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 73 × 11 ft
🚐 041, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 66 × 10 ft
🚐 042, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 55 × 19 ft
🚐 043, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 58 × 19 ft
🚐 044, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 76 × 11 ft
🚐 045, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 88 × 11 ft
🚐 046A, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 59 × 19 ft
🚐 046B, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 56 × 19 ft
🚐 047A, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 51 × 19 ft
🚐 047B, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 58 × 19 ft
🚐 048, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 79 × 11 ft
🚐 049, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 64 × 17 ft
🚐 050A, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 72 × 19 ft
🚐 050B, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 64 × 19 ft
🚐 051, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 66 × 19 ft
🚐 052, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 66 × 19 ft
🚐 053, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 65 × 19 ft
🚐 054, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 70 × 19 ft
🚐 055, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 76 × 19 ft
🚐 056, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 60 × 18 ft
🚐 057, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 55 × 19 ft
🚐 058, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 76 × 19 ft
🚐 059, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 61 × 19 ft
🚐 060, Loop: FRID RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 62 × 19 ft

Reviews

599 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 599 reviews

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5 stars 62.3% (373)
4 stars 28.4% (170)
3 stars 7.3% (44)
2 stars 1.7% (10)
1 star 0.3% (2)

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Richard F

Verified

January 20, 2020 Stayed at: 054, Loop: FRID

We have always had good experiences.

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Mark A

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January 18, 2020 Stayed at: #062, Loop: Equestrian campsites

I camped in the equestrian campground and it was very nice. The stalls and tie up area we also nice. The trails were great. We had a great time and plan on going back a lot.

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Mark B

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January 18, 2020 Stayed at: 040, Loop: FRID

We had a wonderful time camping at the Frank Russell campground. The weather cooperated, and my girlfriend didn't fill the tanks (black and grey), and actually conserved the fresh water, she's learning, LOL. The campground is very nice, well maintained and clean. The site are large and private, although many of the sites have different levels, separated by railroad ties, and the sites are quite a distance from the lake (about 700 ft). It's hard to get a clear view of the lake through the all trees, and getting to the lake to fish can be perilous, the approach to the lake is very steep and rocky in most places. Once we were able to find a smooth enough spot we did catch a lot of nice fish, crappies and white bass, even a few small stripers, with night crawlers. The campground is kind of desolate, the nearest grocery store is a half hours drive away down a few dusty (gravel) roads. It would be wise to stock up well before getting to the campground.

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Mark A

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January 18, 2020 Stayed at: #062, Loop: Equestrian campsites

I camped in the equestrian campground and it was very nice. The stalls and tie up area we also nice. The trails were great. We had a great time and plan on going back a lot.

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Mark B

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January 18, 2020 Stayed at: 040, Loop: FRID

We had a wonderful time camping at the Frank Russell campground. The weather cooperated, and my girlfriend didn't fill the tanks (black and grey), and actually conserved the fresh water, she's learning, LOL. The campground is very nice, well maintained and clean. The site are large and private, although many of the sites have different levels, separated by railroad ties, and the sites are quite a distance from the lake (about 700 ft). It's hard to get a clear view of the lake through the all trees, and getting to the lake to fish can be perilous, the approach to the lake is very steep and rocky in most places. Once we were able to find a smooth enough spot we did catch a lot of nice fish, crappies and white bass, even a few small stripers, with night crawlers. The campground is kind of desolate, the nearest grocery store is a half hours drive away down a few dusty (gravel) roads. It would be wise to stock up well before getting to the campground.

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George B

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January 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

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Kyle S

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January 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.

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DeAnna B

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 042, Loop: FRID

We always love camping at Frank Russell. Always clean sites, shower rooms and friendly camp host.

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Lance J

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January 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.

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George B

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January 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

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Location & Directions for Frank Russell

20642 Highway J, Monroe City, MO 63456-9359 United States

Elevation: 212 ft

Getting There

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.

Nearest town

Monroe City, MO - 12 mi

About 15 min to downtown

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.

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: October 21, 2026

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