The Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is a public park in Reynolds County, Missouri, with 8,781 acres. The two parks – together covering over 16,000 acres in the St. Francois Mountains area of the Missouri Ozarks – are jointly managed by the state park system. The term “shut-in,” which refers to a restricted area where the river’s breadth is limited by hard rock that is resistant to erosion, is sometimes used. In these shut-ins, the water falls over and around smooth-worn igneous rock, creating a natural water park that is visited by visitors when water levels are not dangerously high.  Its rugged character provides the perfect backdrop for camping, hiking, picnicking, splashing in the shut-ins, exploring nature or just relaxing. Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park offers walk-in, basic, electric, sewer/electric/water and equestrian electric/water campsites. Also offers six camper cabins located off of Loop 2 in the campground.Â
