Siloam Springs State Park land was originally part of the military tract of western Illinois set aside to be given to combat veterans.

[1][2] Burgesser touted the water's ability to cure almost all ailments, even drunkenness and drug addiction to morphine and opium.

[2][4] The L-shaped hotel had balconies, a ballroom, full kitchen facilities, tennis courts, and croquet grounds.

[1] The park has flatlands, forested gullies, steep wooded valleys, ridge tops, and scenic crests.

[8] The rough topography is carved by the McKee Creek and its tributaries, eroding the Illinois glacial drift to reveal Pennsylvanian and Mississippian rocks.

[5] Some of the floral species include: goldenrod, asters, wild roses, black-eyed Susans, white false indigo, and snapdragons.

[5] Siloam Springs State Park is home for several species native to Illinois: deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, and raccoons.

[1] The lake is stocked with several species of fish, including largemouth bass, bluegill, redear, carp, crappie, channel catfish, walleye, and rainbow trout.

[1] Hunting, fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, equestrian trails, and bird watching are some of the activities available at Siloam Springs State Park.