Johnson Shut-Ins

Accessible Shut-Ins overlook trail from the main day-use lot

Missouri State Parks lists the accessible overlook section as 0.25 mile long, approximately 0.5 mile returning the same way. This is not the full Shut-Ins loop.

Pavement, concrete and wooden boardwalk with little slope and resting benches. This accessibility description applies to the overlook approach, not scrambling in the river.

Where to start

Use the main day-use parking lot below River Store; four accessible parking spaces are identified. The shut-ins day-use lot has limited capacity.

Timing & water

The park closes shut-ins access when river discharge reaches 75 cubic feet per second. Summer holiday-season parking often fills by 10 a.m.; check the park status map for current restrictions.

Before you go

Food, alcohol, pets, coolers and disposable drink containers are prohibited in the shut-ins recreation area and its approach trail. Bring a reusable water bottle.