A Ride Down This Epic Natural Waterslide In Missouri Will Make Your Summer Complete
Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is one of the best spots to cool off during Missouri’s hot and humid summers. This epic state park is a must see for all who reside in the Show Me State. This natural geological formation has great swimming holes, slippery rock waterslides, and cool waters perfect for splashing around in. There are also great campgrounds on-site and other natural attractions surrounding the St. Francois Mountains that you won’t want to miss!
Johnson's Shut-Ins is located in Lesterville, about 2 hours south of St. Louis.
At the end of the day you can set up your campsite at one of the many great camping spots in the area. Before you leave you will want to make some time for hiking and exploring.
In addition to Johnson's Shut-Ins you can also find Taum Sauk Mountain, Mina Sauk Falls, Devil's Honeycomb, and many other breathtaking natural attractions near by. Find Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park at 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Lesterville.
Have you splashed around on the natural waterslides at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park? Tell us about your experience in the comments below!
If you’re looking for other ways to cool off, check out this lesser-known beach on the other side of the Show Me State.
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Liz is a Missouri native with a B.A. in English from Mizzou and a M.A. in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University. She works for a STL metro-area community college and enjoys writing, traveling, and indoor cycling. Her true passion is forcing her encyclopedic knowledge of Missouri facts on uninterested strangers from across the globe!
