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Frank Russell
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MONROE CITY · Missouri · Mark Twain Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Mark Twain Lake |
| Location | MONROE CITY · Missouri · Mark Twain Lake · 39.53556, -91.64750 · Map |
| Sites | 72 public sites counted from the federal listing — 65 standard electric; 7 equestrian electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 72 of 72 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 56 of 72 sites Sewer hookups at 56 of 72 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 56 of 72 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 88 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 72 sites · 30 ft: 72 sites · 35 ft: 72 sites · 40 ft: 72 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Check-in Time:05:00 PM; Checkout Time:4:00 PM |
| Check-in / out | In 5:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 65 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Drinking waterWater spigots |
| Phone | 573-735-4097 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-07-30.
From the official listing
Overview Frank Russell Campground offers spacious campsites and convenient access to a variety of recreation opportunities. Visitors can enjoy playgrounds, a designated fishing pond, scenic shoreline trails, a bike trail, and a multipurpose equestrian trail with a designated equestrian camping area and horse corral. The Archery Park features a static range, an elevated 3D target course, and a fitness trail with integrated archery shooting lanes. For boating and swimming, Spalding Recreation Area, featuring a boat ramp and swimming beach, is located just 4 miles north on Highway J.
Recreation Frank Russell Campground offers spacious campsites and convenient access to a variety of recreation opportunities. Visitors can enjoy playgrounds, a designated fishing pond, scenic shoreline trails, a bike trail, and a multipurpose equestrian trail with a designated equestrian camping area and horse corral. The Archery Park features a static range, an elevated 3D target course, and a fitness trail with integrated archery shooting lanes. For boating and swimming, Spalding Recreation Area, featuring a boat ramp and swimming beach, is located just 4 miles north on Highway J.
Facilities Adjacent to the campground, equestrian campers can make use of the shaded horse stalls. Campsites are equipped with electric hookups, paved parking, grills and picnic tables. Other amenities include showers, playgrounds and vault toilets. Natural Features Mark Twain Lake is sourced by the Salt River in northeast Missouri. The Clarence Cannon Dam sits on the eastern edge of the lake, providing flood control and hydroelectricity to the region. Nearby Attractions While here, many visitors tour the birthplace of world-famous humorist and author, Mark Twain, in Florida, Missouri.
The David C. Berti Shooting Range is below the dam and the M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center is located on the south end of the Dam.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersJohn Spalding Rec Ar
1 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRay Behrens
2 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersIndian Creek (Mo)
5 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY MissouriUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersBluffview (Mark Twain Lake)
5 mi straight-line · MONROE CITY Missouri
Trip Card — Frank Russell
MONROE CITY · Missouri · Mark Twain Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | MONROE CITY · Missouri · Mark Twain Lake |
| Fees | Check-in Time:05:00 PM; Checkout Time:4:00 PM |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 72 · full hookups at 56 |
| Max RV | Up to 88 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 72 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233501 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.