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.

Facilities

Natural Features

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.

Nearby Attractions

Important Notices

• Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and disease; http://dontmovefirewood.org/ Click here for more information
• Horse stalls are for Frank Russell registered campers only; Stalls are first come, first served
• No livestock permitted in campground
• 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.

• Campsites 8-16 have 20/30 ampere service on each site.

  Campsites 1-7 and 17-67 have 20/30/50 ampere service on each site.

Notifications and Alerts

• Thank you for camping at Frank Russell Campground! Please be aware that roadwork and construction activities will be ongoing within the campground for the next several weeks. Construction and asphalt crews will be on site, so please follow posted signage and drive with care.

  FRANK RUSSELL ENTRANCE ROAD The campground entrance road will experience periodic lane closures until further notice. Signage will be posted to direct traffic to the campground, archery park, and day-use areas.

  DUMP STATION The Frank Russell dump station will be closed until further notice. Campers may use any vacant full hook-up campsite within Frank Russell Campground for dumping purposes. The Ray Behrens Campground dump station is also available if needed.

  TRASH AND DUMPSTERS All dumpsters have been temporarily relocated to the Frank Russell Equestrian Campground in front of the horse corral.

  For reservation changes, please contact Recreation.gov at 877-444-6777. For questions or concerns regarding your stay, please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 573-735-4097.

  We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve the campground. Thank you!

Available Activities

• DAY USE AREA - Amphitheater
• FISHING - Fishing
• CAMPING - Camping

Directions

<p>From Hannibal - Hwy 36 west 17 miles to Hwy J, south 9 miles.<br /> From Monroe City - Hwy 36 east 3 miles to Hwy J, south 9 miles.<br /> From Paris - Hwy 154 east 20 miles to Hwy J (Perry), north 10 miles.<br /> From Perry - Hwy J north 10 miles.</p> <hr />

Contact Information

Phone: 573-735-4097

Rental Options

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