Local Resource Near Sunset Ridge Cabin
Sightseeing – to name just a few
- Johnson Shut-Ins State Park – the Black River twists & turns through shut-ins, pools and waterfalls
- Elephant Rocks State Park – walk on great pink granite boulders, follow the Braille Trail
- Fort Davidson – civil war historical site that has a great visitors center – the Battle of Pilot Knob is reenacted every three years
- Historic Downtown Caledonia
- Taum Sauk – highest point in Missouri
- Dillard’s Mill Historic Site
- Rocky Falls
- The Sinks – Sinking Creek, Shannon County, MO
- Ozark Scenic National Riverway
Local Resources & Links
In Lesterville, MO
Groceries
- Lenny’s – 573-637-2506
- Dohickey’s – 573-637-1200
- R&S Quickstop – 573-637-1204
Restaurants
- Black River Ice Cream Parlor – 573-637-2494
- The Lazy River – 573-637-9100
- Lenny’s (carry out) – 573-637-2506
Canoe & Raft Rental
- Parks Bluff Campground – 573-637-2290
- Twin Rivers Landing – 573-637-2274
- Rivers Edge Campground – 573-637-2422
And Beyond…
- Baylee Jo’s Barbecue (BBQ) – Ironton, MO – (573) 546-2100
- Town & Country Supermarket/Grocery – Ironton, MO – (573) 546-3005
- Fort Davidson Cafe/Restaurant – Pilot Knob, MO – (573) 546-2719
- Gastineau Hardware & Lumber – Ellington, MO – (573) 663-2333
Other Helpful Links
- Missouri’s Black River: Camping, Floating, Lodging, Restaurants & More (www.experienceblackriver.com)
- Missouri State Parks & Historical Sites (www.mostateparks.com)
- Elephant Rocks State Park (www.mostateparks.com/elephantrock.htm)
- Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park (www.mostateparks.com/jshutins.htm)
- Arcadia Valley Missouri Travel, Tourism & Chamber of Commerce (www.arcadiavalley.biz)
- Black River’s Peola Valley Pottery Store (www.peolavalley.com)
- Brushy Creek Lodge & Resort (www.brushycreeklodge.com)
- Missouri Civil War sites in the Arcadia Valley Region and Black River Area of Iron County and Reynolds County MO (www.missouricivilwar.net)
- The Ozark Trail (www.ozarktrail.com)
- Missouri Vacations in the Arcadia Valley Region & Black River Recreation Area (www.missouri-vacations.com)
- Lesterville Missouri & the Black River Chamber of Commerce + Missouri Ozarks Vacation & Tourism Guide (www.lestervillemissouri.com)
- Bearcat Getaway Camping, Floating & Entertainment (www.bearcatgetaway.com)