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Campground
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.
The lake's namesake and legendary author and humorist, Mark Twain, was born in a town beside the lake.
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
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.
Campfire programs are provided every Saturday from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Recreation Sites
- Standard Electric
- Equestrian Electric
- Overnight
Activities
- Day Use Area
- Fishing
- Camping
Amenities
- Amphitheater
- Dump Station
- Flush Toilets
- Horse Corrals
- Parking Area
- Playground
- Showers
- Trailheads
- Trash Collection
- Horse Stall/Corral
- Electricity Hookup
- Lantern Pole
- Quiet Area
- Horse Hitching Post
- Fire Pit
- Picnic Table
- Grills/Fire Ring
- Corrals
- Electric Hookups
- Horse Staging Area
- Horse Watering Station
- Pets Allowed
- RV Parking
- Tables
- Hitching Racks
- Horseback Riding Trails
- Lantern Posts
- Picnic Tables
- Trailhead Parking
- Water Spigot
- Drinking Water
- Paved Parking
- Sewer Hookup
- Water Hookups
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 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.
Getting Here
Latitude
39° 32' 8.0002" NLongitude
91° 38' 51.0000" WFrom 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.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
20642 HIGHWAY J
MONROE CITY, MO 63456-9359
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 573-735-4097
