State Park / State Forest
Near Middle Brook, Missouri: $22–$42/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open March through November. Book 12 months ahead via MO State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Middle Brook, Missouri
How much does camping at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park Campground near Middle Brook, Missouri (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $22–$42/night, season March through November, RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: 12 months ahead via MO State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22–$42/night
Season open
March through November
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
12 months ahead via MO State Parks portal
The insider read
Volcanic-rock 'shut-ins' (natural waterslides) on the Black River. 2005 Taum Sauk reservoir breach destroyed the original campground; rebuilt 2009 modern. Required to wear water shoes in the shut-ins.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Book it right
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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