The stone water tower was gutted of its wooden members and roof when vandals set it afire in 1976. Efforts are currently well underway to restore the water tower to its original condition. The park is home to multiple natural bridges. The best example is close to the castle ruins. Several small caves are present in the park and access can be gained by contacting the park administration.
River Cave is the largest and contains some very unique formations.
After the fire in 1942, the area was left and neglected. The State of Missouri acquired the land in 1978. When the area was converted into a state park, the Missouri Division of State Parks put spaces in the name. For this reason, the spring and the park have different punctuations in their names. The state has done a truly excellent job of turning this area into a park.