Siloam Springs State Park
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
1,467 acres6.3 mi of trail
Hoot Owl TrailRed Oak Backpack TrailDeer RunOld Village Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Buckhorn Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Buckhorn Township
The biggest trail networks: Siloam Springs State Park (6.3 mi). 16% of Buckhorn Township’s land is conserved, about 3,934 acres. 3,481 acres are parks and preserves, 18,515 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
16%
3,934 acres · of 37.9 sq mi of land
Trails
7.5 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,481 ac
18,515 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
41%
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Siloam Springs State Park, with 6.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
3,934 conserved acres
16% of Buckhorn Township’s land. Who manages Buckhorn Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources3,689 ac
Regional Water Districts244 ac
State conservation219 ac
State Park · 3,689 acConservation Easement · 463 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 244 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siloam Springs State Park State Park | State natural resources | 3,689 | Open |
Trails & water
4 named trails
Named trails
Horses · 2.2 miUnpaved · 3.9 mi
Hoot Owl Trail1.4 mi
Red Oak Backpack Trail1.2 mi
Deer Run0.2 mi
Old Village Trail0.1 mi
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Buckhorn Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 35 | 40 | 52 | 64 | 74 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 52 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
January is the driest month (1.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.8 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Buckhorn Township →
Next door
Buckhorn Township and its neighbors
Buckhorn Township has the second most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lee Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| McKee Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Beverly Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Buckhorn Township
Where can I hike in Buckhorn Township?
The longest trail networks: Siloam Springs State Park, 6.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Buckhorn Township’s trails?
Siloam Springs State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Buckhorn Township?
5,564 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Buckhorn Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,481 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Buckhorn Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →