About Frank Russell
Number of accommodations: 72
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station -
Playground
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (251)
What Guests Are Saying
Frank Russell campground is highly praised for its clean, spacious, and well-maintained sites, including level concrete pads with full hookups and ample room for privacy. Visitors appreciate the beautiful surroundings, well-kept trails, and facilities, making it a favorite for camping with horses and enjoying outdoor activities. While some noted issues like noise from neighboring sites and the need for more on-site staff, overall, guests express a strong desire to return and recommend the campground for a relaxing experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Frank Russell campground is highly praised for its clean, spacious, and well-maintained sites, including level concrete pads with full hookups and ample room for privacy. Visitors appreciate the beautiful surroundings, well-kept trails, and facilities, making it a favorite for camping with horses and enjoying outdoor activities. While some noted issues like noise from neighboring sites and the need for more on-site staff, overall, guests express a strong desire to return and recommend the campground for a relaxing experience.
Review Summary
Jeff P
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
Campground has been updated recently and looks great. We stayed 2 different nights about 12 days apart for our pit-stop to Branson. First site was steep and not level #34 for our 44' class A. had a hard time getting it to level up Second site was wonderful and liked it allot believe it was #48 Would definitely go again,staff was also wonderful to work with.
Cheryl C
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: #061, Loop: Equestrian campsites
Trailer parking excellent. Stalls for horses were the best. So much room for us and them
Peggy O
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: JOAN
Level areas.
Paul M
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: FRID
The campground/campsite upgrades are wonderful! It was our first visit to Frank Russell and we hope to return. I would prefer on the double drive sites that the parking stop not be so close to the patio area as it is a "trip hazard", and not everyone brings a boat/trailer.
We experienced a slide issue with our 5th wheel on the day we were scheduled to leave which prevented our departure. The Park Ranger was very kind in helping us with the scheduled arrival of the new guests for that site.
I would also like to see trash containers near the shower/bath house.
One other suggestion, the park would greatly benefit from camp hosts. When we had the issues with our 5th wheel, a camp host could have answered many questions I had and provided contacts that were helpful.
Steve C
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: FRID
Clean, inexpensive sights, clean restrooms, nice trails, and plenty of kayaking opportunities.
Lorraine G
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: FRID
Nice campground with full hookups, unusual for a CoE. It even had cement pads. But the site we were in (60) was very unlevel. I don't expect to put multiple pieces of wood under the motorhome tires on a cement pad. It was a significant slope from the passenger's side to the driver's side. But it was a helpful slope when it rained.
Stephen Z
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: FRID
very nice after rebuilding. We had a great time.
Carrie H
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: FRID
One of our favorite camp grounds In Mo .
Richard A
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: CVIE
We really enjoy this state park, and appreciate that Frank Russell campground has full hookups.
We know that we’re in the heart of nature, but really hated seeing so many ticks around our campsite.
Hansley M
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: FRID
Great campsites, warm showers, peaceful evenings.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.5356 / -91.6475
Elevation: 212 feet
Policies & Rules
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Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and disease; http://dontmovefirewood.org/ Click here for more information |
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Horse stalls are for Frank Russell registered campers only; Stalls are first come, first served |
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No livestock permitted in campground |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Campsites 1-29 have 20/30 ampere service on each site.
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