Remote Man Camp / Workforce Housing
Russell has pumped oil since the 1920s, and oilfield and road crews need beds close to the work. Remote workforce housing leads our Russell rentals.
See remote man camp & workforce housing models & specs →Russell Emergencies in the Smoky Hills
Russell lies north of the Smoky Hill River with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters, and tornadoes, blizzards, flash flooding, and long outages can disrupt a city of 4,401. Crews that respond need a remote basecamp, sleepers, and showers set close to the work.
24/7 Emergency Remote Man Camp Basecamp leasing in Russell provides sleepers, showers, laundry, and restroom trailers on generator power.
Major Work: A 1923 Oil Strike
The first discovery oil well in Russell County was drilled west of Russell in 1923, and an oil boom lasting through the 1930s attracted settlers from Oklahoma and Texas. Petroleum production became a staple of the local economy. Oilfield, pipeline, and highway contractors rent sleepers, combos, and laundry near the work.
Russell Situations Where Our Trailers Fit
Pipeline and highway work
Crews use combos and laundry.
Storm response
A kitchen feeds crews.
Events
Hosts rent restrooms.
Need a remote basecamp in Russell tonight?
Emergency line staffed 24/7. Tell us headcount, location, and utilities.
Renovation: Fossil Lake and City Buildings
Fossil Creek has been dammed immediately south of the city to form Fossil Lake, and the lake facilities, city, and school buildings renovate in stages. A restroom trailer covers plumbing downtime, and a mobile kitchen trailer for lease in Russell keeps a site serving during work.
Emergency Equipment Access in Russell
Russell is 113 miles northwest of Wichita and 231 miles west of Kansas City at Interstate 70 and U.S. 281. Winter weather shapes delivery planning. These are public routes; our deliveries are scheduled around current conditions.
Political History and Hometown Events
Russell came to national attention in the mid-1990s as the hometown of Senators Bob Dole and Arlen Specter, and hometown events still draw visitors. Hosts rent restroom trailers, showers, and refrigerated trailers for rent in Russell.
Russell Weather and Site Planning
Russell has hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters; July is both the hottest and wettest month. Summer sites need shade, and winter sites need heat. A Remote Workforce Housing Shower Laundry Bunkbed Sleeper trailer in Russell setup for crews can share water and wastewater.
Rental Options and Prices for Russell
Our 20ft accommodation units start at an estimated $2,995 for 1 to 6 days and $2,195 to $2,495 per unit for rentals of three months or more. Add a 20ft shower container (an estimated $3,995), a 20ft laundry container (an estimated $3,995), and a kitchen to complete a Russell camp. Water tank trailers, greywater bladders, and generators serve sites with no utilities.
What Russell Projects Need, Season by Season
Summer is hot and stormy. Fall is harvest. Winter brings cold. Spring is wind.
Who Rents Trailers in Russell
Oilfield and pipeline contractors rent sleepers, combos, and laundry. Event hosts rent restrooms and refrigeration. Agencies rent basecamps. Schools rent kitchens during work.
Planning a Trailer Site in Russell
Send us the address, dates, crew size and shift pattern, and a photo of the pad. For a field site we confirm road access, power, and wastewater handling before delivery. Our Portland, Oregon hub delivers into Kansas on request, and delivery is listed separately on the written quote. A written quote lists each unit and the delivery and setup.
Short-Term and Long-Term Leasing in Russell
Most Russell customers start with a week or a month and extend as the work runs. Longer terms are cheaper per unit: a 20ft accommodation unit is an estimated $2,995 for 1 to 6 days and an estimated $2,195 to $2,495 for three months or more. If your Russell County project slips, tell us and we adjust the lease rather than pulling units. Delivery, setup, and pickup are quoted on their own line.
Permits and Site Considerations in Russell
Temporary trailers in Russell may need review by the city or Russell County. Oil field sites have their own operator requirements, and food-service units are reviewed by health officials. We help you identify what your site needs before delivery.
Delivery, Setup, and Pickup in Russell
Our crew plans each Russell delivery around Interstate 70 and U.S. 281. Plan on about an hour to set most units, about five hours for a kitchen or dish trailer, 5 to 15 minutes for stairs, and four to six hours for ramps. You get one schedule covering delivery, setup, servicing, and pickup in Russell County. Worth knowing: winter weather and field roads can change timing, so we confirm conditions.
Power, Water, and Wastewater Planning in Russell
Tell us what is on site in Russell and we match the plan to it. Shower containers need 120V/240V at 200 amps, laundry trailers 240V single phase at 200 amps, kitchens 220V single phase at 200 to 220 amps, and refrigerated trailers 220V at 40 to 60 amps. Where there are no hookups, generator trailers, water tanks, and greywater bladders with scheduled pump-outs make the camp self-sufficient.
A Station on Fossil Creek
In 1865 the Butterfield Overland Despatch built a short-lived station named Fossil Creek Station here, and in 1867 the Kansas Pacific Railway built its own Fossil station. Colonists from Ripon, Wisconsin renamed the settlement Russell in 1871. A place that began as a station for travelers is a natural base for crews today.
The Boom of the Thirties
The oil boom that began in 1923 drew families from Oklahoma and Texas and lasted through the 1930s. Oil work still moves in cycles. Renting sleepers, showers, laundry, and a kitchen by the month lets a contractor follow the work without buying permanent housing. We size the camp to the headcount and adjust as the crew changes.
Scenario: An Oilfield Workover Crew
Imagine a contractor with a 24-person crew on a multi-week workover program. Twelve bunk bed sleepers, two combination shower and restroom trailers, a laundry trailer, and a mobile kitchen on a pad near the field, served weekly, would give the crew a base. That is the remote workforce housing lease in Russell we can plan from your headcount.
Nearby Towns Where Our Trailers Work Best
Russell sits near WaKeeney, Ellsworth, Hill City, and Lindsborg. Nearby communities like Bunker Hill, Gorham, and Hays suit remote housing rentals and workforce housing for lease.Rental Options and Starting Rates in Russell
Every unit below is available for rent in Russell and across Russell County, on weekly or monthly terms. Rates are estimated starting rates per unit from our current rate sheet; the calculator further down lets you price a full Russell order.
| Service in Russell | Est. from* | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container | $4,995 | Fully fitted 24ft to 40ft commercial kitchen trailers, from standard to bulk production. |
| Dishwashing Trailers | $4,995 | Low-temp push-through and high-temp conveyor dish trailers for camps and institutions. |
| Refrigeration Trailers | $1,295 | Emergency refrigerated trailers and containers when a walk-in cooler or freezer goes down. |
| Shower & Restroom Combination | $2,495 | Luxury shower/restroom combination trailers with individual stalls and hot and cold water. |
| Shower Trailers | $2,995 | Standalone shower trailers and containers with private stalls, sinks, and water heaters. |
| Restroom Trailers | $2,995 | Clean, lit restroom trailers with sinks and urinals for crews and facilities. |
| Laundry Trailers | $3,995 | Commercial washer/dryer trailers and laundry containers for crews and responders. |
| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailers | $2,195 | Bunk bed sleepers and 20ft accommodation units for crews, responders, and long rotations. |
| Remote Man Camp / Workforce Housing | $2,195 | Complete remote basecamps: bunk bed sleepers, shower, laundry, kitchen, and restroom trailers delivered as one camp. |
How renting works in Russell
- Call or send the form. Tell us your Russell address, crew size, trailers, dates, and what power, water, and sewer are on site. Emergency calls are answered 24/7.
- We confirm units and a layout. You get a written quote with delivery to Russell, setup, and pickup, plus a simple site plan for multi-unit camps.
- Delivery and setup. Most units are ready about an hour after placement; kitchens and dish trailers take about five hours. Stairs take 5–15 minutes, ramps 4–6 hours.
- Adjust as you go. Add sleepers, showers, or laundry as your Russell crew grows, extend the lease, or schedule pickup when the job wraps.
Russell Trailer Rental Pricing
Russell Rental Cost Calculator
Pick a trailer, quantity, and rental period to see an estimated starting cost for your Russell project.
Worked example for Russell: a Russell project renting 2 20ft Accommodation Unit (Labor Shared) units from our remote man camp / workforce housing fleet for 15 days to 1 month starts at an estimated $6,990 for the equipment. Delivery to Russell, setup, and pickup are added in your written quote.
Pricing disclaimer: Prices are estimated starting rental rates per unit for the rental-period band shown, taken from our current rate sheet. They are not a quote. The final price depends on the exact unit, availability, rental dates, and site, and the billing basis is confirmed in writing. Delivery, setup, pickup, fuel, utilities, servicing, permits, deposits, and taxes are quoted separately. Location does not change these starting rates.
All Trailer Rentals Available in Russell
Mobile Kitchen Trailer / Container
Fully fitted 24ft to 40ft commercial kitchen trailers, from standard to bulk production.
Est. from $4,995 per unit*
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Dishwashing Trailers
Low-temp push-through and high-temp conveyor dish trailers for camps and institutions.
Est. from $4,995 per unit*
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Refrigeration Trailers
Emergency refrigerated trailers and containers when a walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Est. from $1,295 per unit*
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Shower & Restroom Combination
Luxury shower/restroom combination trailers with individual stalls and hot and cold water.
Est. from $2,495 per unit*
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Shower Trailers
Standalone shower trailers and containers with private stalls, sinks, and water heaters.
Est. from $2,995 per unit*
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Restroom Trailers
Clean, lit restroom trailers with sinks and urinals for crews and facilities.
Est. from $2,995 per unit*
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Laundry Trailers
Commercial washer/dryer trailers and laundry containers for crews and responders.
Est. from $3,995 per unit*
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Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailers
Bunk bed sleepers and 20ft accommodation units for crews, responders, and long rotations.
Est. from $2,195 per unit*
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Complete remote basecamps: bunk bed sleepers, shower, laundry, kitchen, and restroom trailers delivered as one camp.
Est. from $2,195 per unit*
View trailers & pricing →Industries We Support in Russell
Construction & Infrastructure
Bridge, highway, and plant crews who need showers, restrooms, laundry, and bunk bed sleepers close to the work.
Emergency & Disaster Response
Wildfire, ice storm, and flood response teams that need a remote basecamp running fast.
Utilities & Energy
Line crews and substation contractors working long rotations after storms and during upgrades.
Industrial Cleanup
Environmental and remediation contractors who need hygiene and housing on contained sites.
Government & Military
Agencies and installations that need temporary workforce housing and life support on short notice.
Healthcare & Institutions
Hospitals, schools, and correctional facilities keeping kitchens and hygiene running during renovation.
Manufacturing & Tech
Plant shutdowns and fab construction where hundreds of trades need on-site facilities.
Hospitality & Events
Hotels, festivals, and large functions that need extra kitchen, refrigeration, and restroom capacity.
Russell Trailer Rental FAQs
How much does a remote workforce housing camp cost in Russell?
Our 20ft accommodation units start at an estimated $2,995 for 1–6 days and $2,195–$2,495 for 3+ months, per unit. Delivery and setup are quoted separately.
Do you deliver to Kansas from Portland?
Yes, on request. Our Portland hub delivers into Kansas, and delivery is quoted separately on the written quote.
Can you set up a camp near an oil field?
Where the operator and landowner approve it, yes. We coordinate access, utilities, and wastewater handling before delivery.
Is power needed for a sleeper?
Yes. Sleepers need electrical service for heat and cooling, and we confirm the power source before delivery.
Do you rent ADA-accessible restroom units in Russell?
Ask when you call; we confirm which accessible restroom and combo units are available for your Russell dates and site.
What if there is no water or sewer?
We supply water tanks, greywater bladders, and holding tanks with scheduled pump-outs.
Do you provide generators?
Yes, generator trailers sized to the connected units.
Do you rent short-term and long-term?
Both. Rentals run weekly or monthly, with short-term and long-term leasing.
Is there a 24/7 emergency line?
Yes. Call any time.
Nearby Service Areas
- WaKeeney, KS Trego County
- Ellsworth, KS Ellsworth County
- Lindsborg, KS McPherson County
- Hill City, KS Graham County