[1] It is located about 180 kilometres (110 miles) east north-east of the state capital of Adelaide.

It and the Loch Luna Game Reserve are reported as providing "significant wildlife habitat and are popular recreation sites, particularly for river-based activities and camping".

Shooting of some species is permitted during restricted open seasons… Moorook Game Reserve encompasses a large open swamp, Wachtel's Lagoon, fringed by river red gums (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) and river box (Eucalyptus largiflorens).

Development of a small area of the Reserve for controlled production of waterfowl food crops is planned for the near future.

The game reserve is classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area.