[3] It was proclaimed on 12 September 1991 under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 with its name being derived from Acraman Creek, a stream located within its boundaries.

[4] It contains the Acraman Creek estuary, ocean beaches, sand dunes, mangrove, samphire and mallee habitats.

It is an important feeding location for many coastal birds, including migratory waders such as sandpipers and stilts that journey from the Arctic Circle.

[citation needed] Activities in the conservation park include bush camping (permit required), fishing, boating, canoeing and birdwatching.

[citation needed] The conservation park is classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area.