Lesterville/Centerville/ Ellington/Reynolds County Area

Natural Areas & State Parks

Johnson’s Shut Ins – Looking for a unique destination? Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park offers ancient beauty! The wilderness qualities and geology of Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park and the surrounding St. Francois Mountains make this park a special, and very popular, place to visit. Its rugged character provides the perfect backdrop for camping, hiking, picnicking, splashing in the shut-ins, exploring nature or just relaxing. Click here and here for more area info.

Sutton’s Bluff – Sutton Bluff is located 13 miles outside Centerville, on the Black River. It is nestled among a variety of short-leaf pine trees and shrubs, and a number of campsites sit alongside the West Fork of the Black River. A 20 mile off-road vehicle trail can be accessed from the campground. Permits are required for off-road vehicle use in the area. The Karkaghne section of the Ozark Trail, which is popular among backpackers, hikers and mountain bikers, is accessible from a trailhead less than a mile from the campground. The West Fork of Black River provides access to a serene, slow-moving mountain stream and a natural gravel beach. Visitors enjoy wading in the waters, however the current is not strong enough to enable floating the river. Anglers can enjoy a variety of bass and bluegill. Click here and here for more area info.

Centerville Access – A quiet spot just outside of the quaint little village of Centerville. Access is to the West Fork of the Black River, perfect for swimming, fishing, and floating. Click here for more area info.

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