Siloam Springs State Park

By America's State Parks Editorial TeamFebruary 5, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

🌲 Siloam Springs State Park — A 3,323-acre state park just east of Quincy in Adams County, Illinois, with a 58-acre lake, old mineral springs and trails for hikers and riders.

Siloam Springs State Park lies just minutes east of Quincy in Adams County, Illinois, with its address on East 3003rd Lane near Clayton. The park’s coordinates are 39.8831, -90.9253. Illinois DNR describes a wooded landscape around a lake, with forested gullies and crests where wild roses, black-eyed Susans, white false indigo and snapdragons grow.

The park’s name comes from its springs. IDNR says the water was once bottled and sold as far west as Kansas City, and the No. 2 spring house, rebuilt in 1995, is one of the spring houses IDNR describes.

IDNR lists Class A and Class B sites, hike-in backpack sites, a group campground, a separate equestrian camp and a lakeside cabin.

Visitor Information

Things to Do

• Hike more than 15 miles of trail that IDNR says run from valleys to flatlands; the trails pass wildflowers including wild roses, snapdragons and black-eyed Susans.
• Ride the park’s equestrian trails, which IDNR’s activity page lists at 16 miles over ridgetops and steep, wooded valleys; horse rentals are not available.
• Fish the lake, which IDNR says is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear, carp, crappie, channel catfish, walleye and rainbow trout, from several piers or the bank.
• Take kids 16 and under to the Family Fishing Pond.
• Launch a boat from the main ramp on the southeast side of the lake, or carry a canoe or kayak to the cartop launch on the northeast side; only electric motors are allowed.
• Rent the Lakeside Cabin next to the boat launch, which sleeps 7 and comes with a johnboat.
• Picnic at Old Siloam, with four shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms and playground equipment.
• Come in winter for ice skating, ice fishing, cross-country skiing and sledding, as conditions permit.

History

IDNR says the land was part of the military tract of western Illinois and was acquired in 1852 by George Meyers for his service in the Black Hawk and Mexican wars. Quincy Burgesser later promoted the springs, and by 1884 he had built two spring houses, a bathing house and the Siloam Forest Home Hotel.

In 1935 the Siloam Springs Recreation Club bought the site, and by 1940 an agreement made it a state recreation area. An earthen dam built across a deep ravine in 1954 and 1955 created the 58-acre lake, and Siloam Springs was dedicated as a state park in 1956.

Visitor Tips

• Buy an Illinois fishing license and an Inland Trout stamp before you arrive, since IDNR says both are required to fish for and possess trout.
• The lake is a designated fish preserve: only sport fishing tackle is allowed, and anglers may not use more than two poles and four hooks.
• Swimming is not allowed, and outboard motors are not permitted on the lake.
• As of October 2026, IDNR says there is no concessionaire, and the archery range provides no targets, so bring your own.
• Reserve campsites, the Lakeside Cabin and the main shelter house through ExploreMoreIL.
• Check the Hunter Fact Sheets for Siloam Springs and the Siloam Springs-Buckhorn Unit before hunting. Accessible hunting is available on request through the site office at 217-894-6205.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I camp at Siloam Springs State Park?

Yes. IDNR lists 86 Class A and 18 Class B campsites, hike-in backpack sites, a group campground and a separate equestrian camping area with water and limited electricity, with reservations through ExploreMoreIL.

Can I swim at Siloam Springs State Park?

No. IDNR says swimming is not allowed at the lake, though fishing, boating with electric motors and picnicking are all listed.

Can I ride horses at Siloam Springs State Park?

Yes. IDNR lists equestrian trails over ridgetops and wooded valleys and a separate camping area for riders and their mounts, but says horse rentals are not available.

Nearby Attractions

The closest parks and sites to Siloam Springs State Park on this site are Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area, 20.5 miles away, and Fall Creek Scenic Overlook, 20.8 miles away. Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area is 23.8 miles away and Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area is 36.6 miles away. All distances are in a straight line.

Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area (within about an hour’s drive) and Fall Creek Scenic Overlook (within about an hour’s drive).

Sources: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) park pages; U.S. Census Bureau geocoder (county). As of October 2026.

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