The park consists of 9.65 hectares (23.8 acres) of protected area including Camécuaro Lake which is supplied by a series of natural springs.

[citation needed] Camécuaro derives from the native language purépecha or tarasca which means "Place of Bathing" Lago de Camécuaro National Park is located 14 km (8.5 mi) east of the city of Zamora de Hidalgo, Michoacán on Federal Highway 15 heading towards Morelia, Michoacán.

The lake itself has a surface area of approximately 1.6 hectares (4.0 acres) and has a maximum depth of 6 metres (20 ft).

The dominant basalt rock found in the area give the soil a rich source of: calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, and sodium.

The soils in the park and surrounding areas are rich and fertile making the region perfect for agriculture.