The park contains maritime forests, dunes, and salt marshes on the western side of the island.

Wild life includes river otters, marsh rabbits, bobcats, and a variety of native and migrating birds.

Activities include camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, canoeing, nature watching and surfing.

The largest continuous section of the Machaba Balu Preserve lies just to the west of Little Talbot Island.

The park also has bath houses, a small boat ramp, a nature trail, and a playground.