Elephant Rocks State Park, 118 E Maple St Pilot Knob, MO 63663 (Located on highway 21 just north of Ironton), ☎ 573-546-3454, [1]. April-October, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; November-March: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. Climb around on gigantic reddish granite boulders, or enjoy a picnic and the lovely walking trails (with braile signage) around the park. The monolithic rocks overlook an old quarry and abandoned firehouse. The park is open year-round, but can get crowded on warm weekends. Camping is not allowed. free. (37° 39.053′,-91° 18.59′) edit
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, 148 Taum Sauk Trail Middlebrook, MO 63656 (South on State Highway N off of Highway 21, north of Ironton), ☎ 573-546-2450, [2]. 8am-6pm Spring and Fall; 8am-7pm Summer; 8am-4pm Winter. Recently re-opened in 2009 after a disastrous flood, Johnson Shut-Ins is once again open, and has a brand new boardwalk that overlooks the shut-ins. The shut-ins refer to a natural formation where the East Fork Black River has run over igneous rock and eroded a maze-like series of channels, rivulets, and cascades. It is a sort of natural water park, and many people come to swim and play here during the warm months. Hiking, Camping, and a visitor's center are available in the park. (37.535594,-90.840969) edit

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