Siloam Springs State Park

About Siloam Springs State Park

Siloam Springs State Park, minutes east of Quincy, is the ideal place to visit outdoors if you want to enjoy scenic views of the Great Smoky Mountains, Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Surrounded by lush wooded canyons, picturesque ridges covered in snapping dragons, nature has conspired to create a natural beauty and source of recreation that generations of Midwestern people treasure. Its beautifully wooded parks, sparkling lakes and carefully maintained grounds make it a popular destination for hiking, camping, fishing and other outdoor activities.

In 1882, George Meyers acquired the area as part of his efforts to reserve land for war veterans, and died at the age of 102.

According to legend, the spring water in the area had a healing effect and so Siloam was named after the Rev. Reuben K. McCoy, who discovered the springs during the Civil War. After Meyers' death, Dr. John Burgesser, professor of medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, became aware of the source and its healing value. He analysed the water and found that it had a high content of vitamins, minerals and minerals, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and copper. Citizens praised the healing power of this water, which can cure almost any disease, including drunkenness and drug addiction.

Water from the two springs was bottled and distributed to Kansas City, and this became a thriving business over several decades. In 1884, the Siloam Springs Recreation Club purchased the property to restore it and provide a recreation area for the local population. Adams and Brown County residents raised money to raise state funds, and in the 1940s an agreement was reached to create the state's recreational areas. The first state park in Illinois and the first recreation center in Missouri were built in 1884, and over the years the area has become a popular, modern resort with hotels, restaurants, golf courses and other amenities.

The old hotel and the bathhouse were eventually demolished, the springs abandoned and the swimming pool abandoned. The springs and house No. 2 were rebuilt in 1995 by the Siloam Springs State Park Recreation Club, a state park organization.

In 1954 and 1955, a earth dam was built deep in the gorge and a 58-hectare lake was created. Siloam Springs was inaugurated as a state park in 1956 and efforts began to develop its recreational facilities.

For all campers, there are campsites of class A with relaxation rooms, showers and electricity as well as centrally located showers. If you want to spend one or two nights outdoors, there is a $98.00 camping permit for one night at one of the Class A campsites. Seasonally, there are a number of concession stands near the lake, as well as a few picnic tables and a picnic table.

The park includes horse riding trails that lead to peaks and steep wooded valleys, but horse rental is not available. There are a number of hiking trails, as well as a trail for horse riding and a horse parking in the park.

The picnic area at Old Siloam offers visitors a variety of picnic tables, shaded tables and play equipment. The main house with more than 20 tables can be accommodated in a horseshoe-shaped box or with picnic table and picnic chairs. There are also barbecue tables provided by local restaurants and a small hairdresser's shop on the grounds of the park.

If you want to hike, there are also four primitive campsites, some of which are of medium difficulty.

There are a variety of scenic trails that lead through the valley from the lowlands to the park, including a 1.5 km hiking trail from Old Siloam State Park. Most of the trails are easy and you have the chance to get close to many wild flowers in the parks, including snapping dragons, pomegranate blossoms and many other plant species.

The parking office is located one mile from the entrance, and the parking offices are adjacent to the Old Siloam State Park parking lot at the southern end of Silos Creek Road.

From Springfield, IL, take 72 to West Griggsville, drive 11 miles north on Rte. 107, turn west onto the road. 72 and turn left onto Silos Creek Road to reach the entrance to the park. The office is 1.5 miles from the entrances, and the parking lot is at the southern end of the Siloam State Park parking lot.
From Springfield, IL, take 72 to West Griggsville, drive 11 miles north on Rte. 107, turn left onto Silos Creek Road and right into the Siloam State Park parking lot.

The parking office is located one mile from the entrance, and the parking offices are located at the 2nd and 3rd entrances of Siloam State Park, south of Silos Creek Road.

The park office is located at the 2nd and 3rd entrances to Siloam State Park, south of Silos Creek Road, west of the parking lot.