The state park surrounds Burr Pond, an 85-acre (34 ha),[3] man-made body of water with facilities for swimming, boating, and fishing.

[5] One of Burr's industrial buildings was used from 1857 to 1861 by Gail Borden as his first commercially successful condensed milk factory.

[5] Burr Pond has several small inlets and islands, a rocky shore, and deep drop-offs in several places.

Fish species present include largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, yellow perch, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and brown bullhead.

[9] A swimming beach, picnic areas, concession stand, and boat rentals are offered seasonally.