Frank Russell

FRANK RUSSELL

Part of Mark Twain Lake

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

20642 HIGHWAY J
MONROE CITY, MO 63456-9359

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