Can you reserve a site at Frank Russell?

Yes, Frank Russell is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Frank Russell?

88 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Frank Russell?

Yes, pets are allowed at Frank Russell.

Are campfires allowed at Frank Russell?

Campfires are allowed at Frank Russell. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Frank Russell, Missouri — 72 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

72 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 88 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: CVIE, Equestrian campsites, FRID, JOAN

Site types

65 Standard Electric
7 Equestrian Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

72 campsites at Frank Russell

Check-in 5:00 PM · Check-out 4:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
021	CVIE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	62 ft	8	🐾
022	CVIE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	63 ft	8	🐾
023	CVIE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	69 ft	8	🐾
024	CVIE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	69 ft	8	🐾
025	CVIE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	54 ft	8	🐾
026	CVIE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	73 ft	8	🐾
027	CVIE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	73 ft	8	🐾
028	CVIE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	53 ft	8	🐾
029	CVIE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Severe	75 ft	8	🐾
#061	Equestrian campsites	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	66 ft	8	🐾
#062	Equestrian campsites	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
#063	Equestrian campsites	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	74 ft	8	🐾
#064	Equestrian campsites	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	72 ft	8	🐾
#065	Equestrian campsites	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	61 ft	8	🐾
#066	Equestrian campsites	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	72 ft	8	🐾
#067	Equestrian campsites	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
030	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	67 ft	8	🐾
031	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	73 ft	8	🐾
032	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	66 ft	8	🐾
033	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	54 ft	8	🐾
034	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	68 ft	8	🐾
035	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	66 ft	8	🐾
036	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
037	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	75 ft	8	🐾
038	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
039	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	74 ft	8	🐾
040	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	73 ft	8	🐾
041	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	66 ft	8	🐾
042	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
043	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	58 ft	8	🐾
044	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	76 ft	8	🐾
045	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	88 ft	8	🐾
046A	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	59 ft	8	🐾
046B	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	56 ft	8	🐾
047A	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	51 ft	8	🐾
047B	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	58 ft	8	🐾
048	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	79 ft	8	🐾
049	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
050A	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	72 ft	8	🐾
050B	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
051	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	66 ft	8	🐾
052	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	66 ft	8	🐾
053	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	65 ft	8	🐾
054	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
055	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	76 ft	8	🐾
056	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
057	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
058	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	76 ft	8	🐾
059	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	61 ft	8	🐾
060	FRID	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	62 ft	8	🐾
001	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
002	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	72 ft	8	🐾
003	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	78 ft	8	🐾
004	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	72 ft	8	🐾
005	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	72 ft	8	🐾
006	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	62 ft	8	🐾
007	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	56 ft	8	🐾
008	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	61 ft	8	🐾
009	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	77 ft	8	🐾
010	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	73 ft	8	🐾
011	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	56 ft	8	🐾
012	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	68 ft	8	🐾
013	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	61 ft	8	🐾
014	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	69 ft	8	🐾
015	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	52 ft	8	🐾
016	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	68 ft	8	🐾
017	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	69 ft	8	🐾
018	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	72 ft	8	🐾
019A	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	69 ft	8	🐾
019B	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	61 ft	8	🐾
020A	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	51 ft	8	🐾
020B	JOAN	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	66 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

39.53556, -91.64750 · 39°32'8.0"N 91°38'51.0"W

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Typical weather

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Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	1.9	2.1	2.7	4.3	5.1	4.9	4.4	4.0	4.0	3.5	2.6	2.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Check-in Time:05:00 PM; Checkout Time:4:00 PM

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Frank Russell

Can you reserve a site at Frank Russell?: Yes, Frank Russell is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Frank Russell have?: 72 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Frank Russell?: 88 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Frank Russell?: Yes, pets are allowed at Frank Russell.
Does Frank Russell have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Frank Russell?: Campfires are allowed at Frank Russell. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Frank Russell

John C. Briscoe Group Use 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
John Spalding Rec Ar 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ray Behrens 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Creek (Mo) 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bluffview (Mark Twain Lake) 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dry Fork Recreation Area 57.9 mi · Campground
Pine Ridge Recreation Area 59.9 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-30.

Frank Russell