Special Announcement!   June 5, 2009:  The main day-use area at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park will open at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 6. This day-use area includes the shut-ins, picnic areas, a series of pedestrian trails, access to the East Fork of the Black River, several interpretive shelters and the park store.   Visitors can access the scour channel from a new trail, which can be accessed from Highway N. The park will be open from 8  a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and the store is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. (From MO State Parks)  Although camping at Johnson's Shut-ins is not yet allowed, please see our campgrounds near Johnson's Shut-ins.

We are very pleased to report that there was no damage or flooding to area businesses, campgrounds or lodges in our area along the Black River resulting from the breach at the Ameren UE upper reservoir on December 14th, 2005.  The flooding and damage was confined to the area around Johnson's Shut-ins State Park.   We are all open for business as usual and invite everyone to experience our haven in the Ozarks this season!  Work to restore Johnson's Shut-ins has progressed and the park is now open for day use. Come and enjoy our area's many attractions this season!  Just email us if you have any questions or if you would like us to assist you in planning your perfect vacation in the Ozarks!  For more information on the Johnson's Shut-ins restoration project, please follow this link to Missouri-Vacations.com.