Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park is a one-of-a-kind destination filled with ancient beauty. The park makes for a special and memorable place for anyone to visit with the geology and wilderness quality of the state park and the St. Francois Mountains that surround it. The rugged character of the Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park provides an ideal backdrop for relaxation, exploring nature, splashing around the shut-ins, having a picnic, hiking, and camping. The immersive natural playground serves as the main attraction in the 180-acre of the Johnson’s Shut-Ins Natural Area, which is just a small portion of the park’s 8,549 acres.

148 Taum Sauk Trail, Lesterville, MO 63656, Phone: 573-546-2450

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