Swimming holeHidden gem
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
Middle Brook, Missouri
Natural water slides through volcanic rock on the Black River.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
The East Fork of the Black River squeezes through smooth volcanic rock, making natural pools and slides for swimming. Trails run through the shut-ins and the forest. Missouri state parks are free.
Good to know
- Arrive early on summer weekends
- Wear water shoes
- Open
- May to September
- Getting there
- Sealed road, large car park
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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