Frank Russell
Open for the 2026 season. Sites available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Campfire programs run Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Firewood restrictions in effect; buy locally and burn on-site to prevent pest spread. No livestock permitted in the main campground area; horse stalls reserved for registered equestrian campers only.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 11:48AM CDT until September 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Canton. Mississippi River at Clarksville. Mississippi River at Saverton. Mississippi River at LaGrange. Mississippi River at Hannibal. Mississippi River at Winfield. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Saverton. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 15.5 feet, An access road to riverside raised homes on the riverward side of the Sny levee begins to flood near this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 18.2 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
About
Frank Russell Campground is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility located near the Clarence Cannon Dam at Mark Twain Lake in northeast Missouri. The campground provides 67 campsites across four loops: Joan, Cvie, and Frid loops offer standard electric sites, while the Equestrian loop serves campers with horses. Sites 1-29 have 20/30 amp electric service, while sites 30-67 offer 20/30/50 amp service. All sites include paved parking, picnic tables, grills, and lantern poles. The campground is a hub for trail enthusiasts, providing direct access to the 32-mile Joanna Trail that winds along the northern banks of the lake, across bluffs and over hills. Equestrian campers have access to shaded horse stalls, corrals, hitching posts, and watering stations on a first-come, first-served basis. Mark Twain Lake itself offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Nearby attractions include the birthplace of author Mark Twain in Florida, Missouri, the David C. Berti Shooting Range below the dam, and the M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center on the south end of the dam.
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 85ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 85ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (573) 735-4097 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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