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Home PageThe redeveloped Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park provides many of the key features visitors enjoyed in the past and several new features for today's visitors. Following are activities that are available this summer in the day-use area of the park. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
The Shut-Ins and the East Fork of the Black River
The shut-ins area of the park is once again open for swimming and splashing. A new boardwalk provides easy access to the shut-ins for viewing or swimming.
Visitors can also access the East Fork of the Black River at various locations throughout the park for swimming, wading or fishing. At the north picnic area, there is easy access to the river and a gravel bar.
Pets, food and disposable containers are not allowed on the trail to the shut-ins.
Picnicking | Trails and Interpretation | Park Store
Coming Features
The Black River Center, being built in the day-use area of the park, will be completed later this summer. The center will feature interpretive exhibits, meeting rooms and a small retail area.
Johnson's Shut-Ins Campground, which is being built in the Goggins Mountain area of the park, is scheduled to be completed later this year. The new campground includes basic, electric, sewer/electric/water, equestrian and walk-in campsites plus camper cabins.
