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Special-Use Area

at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

shelter and restrooms in the special-use areawater symbolVault Toilet Symbol

 

Special-use camping areas are for use by non-profit organizations. These areas are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and may be reserved by calling 573-546-2450, Ext. 1000. Reservations can be made during the calendar year. Organized youth groups (Scouts, 4-H, church, etc.) have priority.

Fees: $2 per person, per night (A $15 deposit is required when the reservation is made.)

A full-service restroom with flush toilets and hot showers is available during the on-season.

Area 1: Holds approximately 50 people

  • Shelter
  • Fire pit
  • Picnic tables

Area 2: Holds approximately 15 people

  • Picnic table
  • Fire pit
  • Lantern post

Area 3: Holds approximately 15 people

  • Picnic table
  • Fire pit
  • Lantern post

Area 4: Holds approximately 10 people

  • Picnic table
  • Fire pit
  • Lantern post

Park Hours

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Coordinates

37.559167, -90.870556

Park Hours

For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, visit our Park and Site Status Map.

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. - 8 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

Park Office hours

Nov. 16 through Feb. 28
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Friday
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

Store - Campground hours

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

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

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

November through March
Closed

Store - River hours

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

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

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

Nov. 1 through March 31
Closed

Visitor Center - Black River Center hours

April through October (on-season)

  • April
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
  • May through Wednesday before Memorial Day
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
  • Thursday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily
  • Tuesday after Labor Day through September
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday
  • October
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday

November through March (off-season)

  • Closed

Gatehouse - Day Use Area hours

Thursday before Memorial Day through Labor Day

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily