Boating: The park offers boaters a 102 acre lake with a ten horsepower limit. 2 launch ramps provide access to the lake. Boat rentals and seasonal dock rentals are offered.

Fishing and Hunting: The lake offers a variety of fish species which include largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, trout, and catfish. You can fish from the shore or from a boat. Hunting is permitted in designated areas of the park or near by at Shade River State Forest, which has 2859 acres.  A valid Ohio hunting and/or fishing license is required.

Swimming: A  400 foot public swimming beach offers enjoyment for swimmers and sunbathers. Snacks and souvenirs are provided at the campstore.

Trails: Backpackers can enjoy 4 miles of  hiking trails.

Picnicking: Picnic areas are located in scenic areas of the park and offer tables and grills. There are 2 shelter houses which can be reserved for your enjoyment.

Wildlife Watching: The park epitomizes the wilderness character of southeast Ohio. The  park offers 791 acres of woodlands which support a variety of wildlife including white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, box turtles and the elusive wild turkey. The lake's shore is inhabited by the industrious beaver and various waterfowl species.

Disc Golf:  The park offers an 24 basket course for the game of Disc golf (also called Frisbee Golf). This course has been rated one of the top 3 courses in Ohio by other disc golfers. Disc game in which individual players throw a flying disc into a basket. The object of the game is to play the course from beginning to end in the fewest  number of throws of the disc.