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Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park will offer limited access this summer
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HC Route 1, Box 126, Middlebrook, MO 63656 573-546-2450 8 miles north of Lesterville on Route N in Reynolds County. |
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Directions to Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
From St. Louis
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park is approximately 130 miles from St. Louis (South County); the trip will take about two or two and one-half hours depending on traffic. Take I-270 south to I-55 south. When you get to the Festus area take U.S. Hwy. 67 south to Farmington. At the second Farmington exit, turn right onto Hwy. 221 toward Doe Run. Travel 17 miles on Hwy. 221 (will merge with Route NN). At the flashing red light, turn right/north onto Hwy. 21. Travel about one-half mile and turn left onto Route N. Go 13 miles on Route N to the park entrance on your left.
From Jefferson City
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park is approximately three hours driving time for Jefferson City. Go south on U.S. Hwy. 63 to Hwy. 68. Take Hwy. 68 to St. James. You will go through the town of St. James to Hwy. 8. Stay on Hwy. 8 to Potosi. At the intersection of Hwy. 8 and Hwy. 21, turn right/south onto Hwy. 21. Travel approximately 25 miles to Graniteville. Turn right onto Route N. Travel 13 miles on Route N to the park entrance on your left.
From Kansas City
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park is approximately five to six hours from Kansas City. Take I-70 east to St. Louis. In St. Louis, take I-270 south to I-55 south. When you get to the Festus area take U.S. Hwy. 67 south to Farmington. At the second Farmington exit, turn right onto Hwy. 221 toward Doe Run. Travel 17 miles on Hwy. 221 (will merge with Route NN). At the flashing red light, turn right/north onto Hwy. 21. Travel about one-half mile and turn left onto Route N. Go 13 miles on Route N to the park entrance on your left.
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