Frank Russell
Frank Russell is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Missouri. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Missouri
- Coordinates
- 39.53556, -91.64750
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 573-735-4097
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Frank Russell
Overview 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. 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. 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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Russell Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Joanna | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Equestrain | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Cedar Ridge | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| John C. Briscoe Group Use | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.2 mi | — | Electric |
| Little Bluestem | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.