The lake is bounded by the towns of Naujan to the north and northeast, Victoria to the west, Socorro to the south and southeast, and Pola to the east.

Mount Naujan, elevation 1,380 feet (420 m) and one of the inactive volcanoes of the country, is situated northeast of the geographic center of the lake.

[6] The lake and adjoining areas totaling 21,655 hectares (53,510 acres) was declared a national park on March 27, 1956 through Proclamation No.

[7] NLNP covers twenty-four (24) barangays under the jurisdiction of four municipalities, namely: The Park has existing facilities for tourism and recreational activities which include picnic tables and a house/quarters located at Minglit Point.

The park caters for recreational activities such as boating, picnics, bird watching, educational tour and scientific research.