The state park's 4,118 acres (1,666 ha) occupy the southern tip of Thunder Bay, fourteen miles (23 km) across the water from the city of Alpena.

The park includes lowland areas with small ridges, mature pine forest, open meadows, and a long sand beach.

"[3] Archaic period fishing grounds have been found in the vicinity of Negewegon State Park from about 6000-4000 BCE.

[4] Its name was changed in 1970 at the behest of the local citizenry who thought it appropriate for the park to honor the Ojibwe chieftain known to have hunted and camped in the area.

The park offers 11 miles (18 km) of hiking trails, primitive camping sites, canoeing, and hunting.