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FRANK RUSSELL

Monroe City, Missouri · US Army Corps of Engineers

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About

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.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.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.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.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.

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.

Location

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Details

State
Missouri
City / area
Monroe City
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Mark Twain Lake
Campsites
72
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$24–$30 / night
Rating
4.55 / 5 (375 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Trailer

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