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Missouri State Parks has implemented a number of measures designed to maintain required social distancing and protect visitors, volunteers and staff. We ask our visitors to view our Park Hours to confirm operating hours. A full list of temporary closures can be found here. The latest information from Missouri State Parks on COVID-19 can be found here.

Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park's Campground Store, River Store and Enclosed Shelter are fully open for the 2021 season. Social distancing and COVID-19 cleaning guidelines are practiced.

Looking for a unique destination? Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park offers ancient beauty!

The wilderness qualities and geology of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park and the surrounding St. Francois Mountains make this park a special place to visit. Its rugged character provides the perfect backdrop for camping, hiking, picnicking, splashing in the shut-ins, exploring nature or just relaxing.

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