Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, State park in Reynolds County, Missouri
The East Fork Black River cascades through narrow channels of erosion-resistant rhyolite rock, creating natural water features across 8,781 acres of wilderness.
Joseph Desloge purchased and assembled the land over 17 years before donating it to Missouri as a state park in 1955.
The Johnston family cemetery within the park contains 36 graves of Scotch-Irish immigrants who established their homestead in the mid-19th century.
The park provides various camping options, including basic, electric, and equestrian sites, with a central store for essential supplies.
A catastrophic flood in 2005 led to a $52 million restoration project, resulting in new facilities and improved recreational areas throughout the park.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1955
Operator: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Website: https://mostateparks.com/park/johnsons-shut-ins-state-park
GPS coordinates: 37.54190,-90.84190
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:52
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