Middle Brook
Missouri
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
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 and great campsites.
Recent News
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park Invites Birders to the Annual Christmas Bird Count on January 4, 2023
Jefferson City, MO – Join birders across Missouri for the 123rd annual Christmas Bird Count. This year, birders will meet at 9 a.m., at the Black River Center at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park. The Christmas Bird Count is a great way to…
Read More »Halloween Happenings at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
Jefferson City, MO – Join the park team at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m, as they host their annual Halloween Happenings event. Come dressed as your favorite movie characters, supernatural creatures or in other…
Read More »Learn2 Climb Program Offered at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Want to see Missouri’s beautiful state parks from a new perspective? Join the Learn2 Climb program and learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing, including safety and techniques, from a certified instructor, and then…
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