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Johnson Shut-Ins State Park Campground
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Rick
March 22, 2022
The rugged terrain and rushing rivers of the St. Francois Mountains once attracted Osage hunters, but did not appeal to most settlers from the East. They often preferred to settle first in the flatter, more fertile Mississippi and Missouri River valleys. The Johnston family was among the early Scots-Irish settlers in this area that came west from the hilly countryside of Appalachia in search of better land. Here they found fertile valleys, vast uncut forests and plenty of room for homesteading. By 1829, they had established a farm. Three generations of Johnston (the “t” was later dropped) families once worked this land and 36 members of the family are buried in the small cemetery in the park. By 1900, many of the families that formed the self-sufficient community of Monterey moved away. Eventually, St. Louis resident Joseph Desloge bought much of the land, donating it for a state park in 1955. In December 2005, the main use area in the East Fork of the Black River valley was changed dramatically. The nearby Taum Sauk Reservoir, a hydroelectric power station, breached, sending 1.3 billion gallons of water down Proffit Mountain. The water, carrying tons of trees, debris and boulders, scoured the mountainside and destroyed or extensively damaged facilities in the park, including the campground. It also altered the landscape of the valley and the East Fork of the Black River in the park. This event changed the park forever and has become part of the history of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park. This area of the park has been redeveloped and many of the features and facilities in the main day-use area are the result of this redevelopment.
The rugged terrain and rushing rivers of the St. Francois Mountains once attracted Osage hunters, but did not appeal to most settlers from the East. They often preferred to settle first in the flatter, more fertile Mississippi and Missouri River valleys. The Johnston family was among the early Scot…
Elaine
June 12, 2021
Great place to explore and cool off in the river.
Linda
March 11, 2022
Probably the most famous and most visited state Park in all of Missouri. Fantastic views and swimming opportunities for most everyone. Store, parking lots, and well maintained trails to all the main overlooks and swim areas. Great picnic areas provided. A word of caution though, Do keep a close watch on the children as foot entrapments can happen in the rocky areas and while swimming in the faster shoots. This park is a must see!
Probably the most famous and most visited state Park in all of Missouri. Fantastic views and swimming opportunities for most everyone. Store, parking lots, and well maintained trails to all the main overlooks and swim areas. Great picnic areas provided. A word of caution though, Do keep a close watc…
Steve
March 10, 2022
This site is a must see place if your in the area! You can spend a little time or a whole day lounging in the cool waters rushing through the smooth granite formations. Definitely go see it if you can. There’s also hiking trails that lead to the Taum Sauk trail. There’s a gift shop and changing fascinates as well.
Jalayne
August 29, 2018
Don't miss the opportunity once you have spent a day on the river to visit this beautiful State Park.
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Middle Brook, MO