Camping

at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park

Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park offers walk-in (Loop 5), basic (Loop 4), electric (Loop 3), sewer/electric/water (Loop 2) and equestrian electric/water (Loop 1) campsites. The park also has a special-use camping area near Loop 5. The campground is located in the Goggins Mountain area of the park. Current nightly camping fees can be found through Fees and Seasons on the right; nightly camping fees effective May 1, 2013, can be found by clicking here.

All campsites are open year-round.  Reservations for all loops can be made for stays during the on-season (April through October). For weekend reservations, there is a required two-night minimum stay of Friday/Saturday.

On-season services include a dump station, restroom and shower facilities, laundry, water and a woodlot. The campground store is conveniently located near the center of the campground, and carries an assortment of items. Free WiFi is also offered at the campground store location. Campers planning to carry in firewood must comply with current firewood advisories.

Campsites in Loop 1 (equestrian) can be reserved by equestrian campers at any time during the on-season. In addition, non-equestrian campers can reserve sites in Loop 1 from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

During the off-season, potable water is not available.  The restroom and showerhouse in Loop 3 remains open year-round.

Walk-In Campsites

Loop 5 offers 14 walk-in basic campsites, each with a wooden platform with room for one tent. Straps or cords are recommended for securing your tent to the platform. Two central parking lots are designated for these campsites, with one parking space available for each site. Parking for campsites 501 through 507 is numbered in one lot, and parking for campsites 508 through 514 in the other lot.

During the on-season, the closest showerhouse for users of sites 501 through 507 is located in Loop 4. The closest showerhouse for users of sites 508 through 514 is located at the special-use camping area. During the off-season, the closest showerhouse for all sites is located in Loop 3.

Gate Information

The campground gate closes at 10 p.m. nightly during the on-season. Campers need to be sure to arrive prior to this time.