Siloam Springs State Park
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
2,106 acres11.7 mi of trail
Red Oak Backpack TrailCrabapple/Firebreak TrailLakeshore TrailHickory Hill+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in McKee Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in McKee Township
The biggest trail networks: Siloam Springs State Park (11.7 mi). 10% of McKee Township’s land is conserved, about 2,218 acres. 2,010 acres are parks and preserves, 18,271 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
10%
2,218 acres · of 35.7 sq mi of land
Trails
13 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,010 ac
18,271 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
20%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
2 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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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 11.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
2,218 conserved acres
10% of McKee Township’s land. Who manages McKee Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources2,143 ac
State conservation146 ac
Regional Water Districts75 ac
State Park · 2,143 acConservation Easement · 221 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 75 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 | 2,143 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in McKee Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in McKee Township
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
9 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 1.3 miUnpaved · 12.0 mi
Red Oak Backpack Trail2.2 mi
Crabapple/Firebreak Trail1.7 mi
Lakeshore Trail1.5 mi
Hickory Hill1.2 mi
Deer Run0.8 mi
Prairie Bluff Trail0.7 mi
Hidden Valley0.6 mi
Old Village Trail0.5 mi
Crabapple/Firebreak0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in McKee 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 | 41 | 52 | 64 | 74 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 52 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
January is the driest month (1.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.9 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in McKee Township →
Next door
McKee Township and its neighbors
McKee Township has the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
| Liberty Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 1 | 32% | D |
| Buckhorn 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 McKee Township
Where can I hike in McKee Township?
The longest trail networks: Siloam Springs State Park, 11.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on McKee 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 McKee Township?
5,598 acres of parks and open public land lie inside McKee Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,010 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from McKee 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 →