Recreational activities at the park include hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking and horseback riding.

[5] Deam Lake State Recreation Area features two separate camping facilities.

The "regular campground" has 116 campsites that include picnic tables, electric hookups, a fire ring, and parking pad.

The horse campground is equipped with stalls and provides access to a network of trails within the park and the adjacent Clark State Forest.

[2][5] Environmental Education opportunities are provided at Deam Lake State Recreation Area.

[2] A fishing derby for children is led by the naturalist as is a digital camera scavenger hunt, a tree identification program, a group hike on Trail 4 to Lookout Rock and several other nature activities.