The entire water system of the area forms a watershed for the Platte River Basin.

The area is notable for its many rock formations, natural arches, and rounded granite domes and knobs.

Common activities in the area include hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and winter camping.

[2][3][4] Lost Park, as the area is sometimes called, was one of the last refuges of the American bison in the United States.

[6] Episode 2 of Season 1 of the television series Supernatural takes place within the Lost Creek Wilderness area, specifically at the fictitious Blackwater Ridge.