Area Tourism Information
The major use area of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park and the East Fork of the Black River were the only major areas affected by the flood. Many other nearby state parks and recreation areas were not affected and remain fully operational. Swimming, floating, camping, lodging, antique shops, food, cold drinks and ice cream can all be found nearby. Contact park staff or visit the links below for more information.
Black River Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Tourism Committee of Arcadia Valley
ExperienceBlackRiver.com
Missouri Division of Tourism
River Valley Region Association
State Parks
Elephant Rocks State Park - approx. 12 miles east of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Fort Davidson State Historic Site - approx. 15 miles east of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park - approx. 20 miles east of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
St. Joe State Park - approx. 20 miles northeast of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Hawn State Park - approx. 40 miles northeast of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Sam A. Baker State Park - approx. 50 miles south of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Washington State Park - approx. 50 miles north of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Montauk State Park - approx. 80 miles west of Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Other Recreation Areas
Silver Mines Recreation Area
Millstream Gardens Conservation Area
Mark Twain National Forest
Current River
