The 376-hectare (930-acre)[2] state forest consists of two sections located 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) apart, with the largest (approx.

355 hectares) located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of Milbrulong, and the smaller section (approx.

[4] The place name Milbrulong is derived from the local Wiradjuri word mulbirrang meaning "Rosella parrot".

[1] Native plant species recorded within the state forest include rock fern, nodding chocolate lily, bulbine lily, dusky fingers, smooth flax lily, Australian bluebell, climbing saltbush, spreading eutaxia, hakea wattle, golden wattle, native cherry and creamy candles.

[1] At least 22 species listed under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 have been recorded within the state forest.