[6] Within the park's boundaries are three small communities — Okema Beach, Murray Point, and Anglin Lake.

Great Blue Heron Provincial Park has a wide variety of activities and amenities, including camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking, disk golf, boating, fishing, and, in the winter, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Besides the aforementioned main campgrounds, there are several group campsites including North Anglin, Spruce River, and Heron's Hideaway.

The resort has year-round accommodations that include modern cabins, chalets, and studio rooms.

Fish species such as northern pike, walleye, and yellow perch are commonly found in the lakes.