It consists of 447 acres (1.81 km2) of mature coastal hammock, which is increasingly rare along Florida's heavily developed Atlantic coast.

It flourished until 1932, when the East Coast Railway stopped serving its Jacksonville to northern Mayport route, ultimately preventing convenient access to the area for travelers.

[10] Almost 300 campsites are nestled in the woods along winding, paved roads for tent camping or RV use, plus there are six small log "cozy cabins", great for the summer.

[1] Activities available include, fishing, kayaking, paddle boating, and canoeing; lakeside picnic tables and grills are available and scenic trails surround the lake.

Throughout the park there are benches, grills, picnic shelters & tables, playground equipment, restrooms and trash barrels.