Frank Russell
Frank Russell Campground, set near the picturesque Mark Twain Lake, has a location near the dam, providing campers with easy access to the lake, river and surrounding attractions. The campground also features an amphitheater with weekly events in the summer.
The lake's namesake and legendary author and humorist, Mark Twain, was born in a town beside the lake.
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.
Need to Know
- 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 1-29 have 20/30 ampere service on each site.
Campsites 30-67 have 20/30/50 ampere service on each site.
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.
Recreation
The 32-mile long Joanna Trail is accessible from the campground. Here, horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers can enjoy the rough and varied terrain that meanders along the northern banks of the lake, across bluffs and over hills.
Campfire programs are provided every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Contact Information
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20642 HIGHWAY J MONROE CITY MO 63456-9359
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 573-735-4097
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 047A, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019B, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop CVIE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046B, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site #062, Loop Equestrian campsites, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 043, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050B, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 054, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site #063, Loop Equestrian campsites, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 036, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 058, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site #061, Loop Equestrian campsites, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 001, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050A, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020A, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 055, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site #066, Loop Equestrian campsites, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 048, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop CVIE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046A, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop CVIE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop CVIE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 056, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site #065, Loop Equestrian campsites, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 045, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047B, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site #067, Loop Equestrian campsites, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 025, Loop CVIE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop CVIE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop CVIE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop CVIE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020B, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 057, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site #064, Loop Equestrian campsites, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 038, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019A, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop CVIE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 059, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 060, Loop FRID, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop JOAN, Type Standard Electric
