[1] The lake is surrounded by Johnson Lake State Recreation Area, which consists of 332 wooded acres (134 ha) with a large campground, picnic areas, and access to the Tustumena Lake road, which ends at the Slackwater boat launch on the river with a small, free campground.

Camping, fishing, canoeing and walking are popular activities in the recreation area.

There are 48 campsites, 16 day use parking sites, and a group picnic area.

Moose, black and brown bear, lynx, squirrels, and hares are plentiful.

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