Activities

  • swimming

    Splash off in nature's waterpark - the shut-ins. Swimming is at your own risk.

  • camping

    Basic, electric, sewer/electric/water and equestrian campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • lodging

    For overnight guests, six camper cabins are available. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    Choose from many trails to explore the many natural features of the park. Click here for more information.

  • Horseback Riding

    Ride through the wilderness on Goggins Moutain Equestrian Trail. Click here for more information.

  • backpacking

    Backpack along the Taum Sauk Section of the Ozark Trail. Click here for more information.

  • Interpretive Programs

    A variety of programs are held during the summer months.

  • Bicycling

    Ride your bicycle throughout the park on two trail systems. Click here for more information.

  • fishing

    Cast your line into the Black River.

  • picnicking

    You will find ample space to spread out a picnic lunch with family and friends. Click here for more information.

  • Playground

    Playground equipment is located in the North Day-Use Area and next to the campground store. 

  • climbing

    Rock climbing is allowed by permit only. Click here for more information.

Park information

Play in the shallows of the East Fork of the Black River. Shoot through Mother Nature’s hydraulics in the shut-ins. Hike a trail that will show you 1.4 billion years of geologic history. Take your horse on a pretty mountain trail. Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is a jewel of the system, a place with something for everyone: pretty picnic areas, Ozark landscapes, natural places to swim, great campsites.

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Park Hours

Valley Day-Use Area
The main park gates open and close at these times.

  • March 1 through the Wednesday before Memorial Day
    8 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
  • Thursday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
    8 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily
  • Day after Labor Day through Oct. 31
    8 a.m .- 6 p.m. daily
  • November through February
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily

Camper Cabins hours

Open March through December

Gates to cabin area close at 10 p.m. from April through October. 

Store - Black River Center hours

March 1-31
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Closed Monday through Friday

April 1 through the Wednesday before Memorial Day
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Thursday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily

Day after Labor Day through Oct. 31
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Nov. 1-30
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
closed Monday through Friday

Dec. 1 through February
Closed

Store - River hours

April 1 through the Friday before Memorial Day
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Closed Monday through Friday

Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily

Day after Labor Day through Oct. 31
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Closed Monday through Friday

Nov. 1 through March 31
Closed

Store - Campground hours

April 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday
12:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday through Thursday

Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. daily

Tuesday after Labor Day through Oct. 31
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday
12:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sunday
Closed Monday through Thursday

November through March
Closed