The state forest includes numerous lakes, rivers, and streams.

The state forest supports a large variety of outdoor recreation activities including camping, hiking, snowmobiling, bicycling, boating, fishing, hunting, and birdwatching.

In addition to recreational activities the state forest also hosts a number of research programs.

The forest offers abundant opportunities for campers with a wide range of facilities.

The state forest hosts 18 campgrounds, 2 group camp areas, and 131 remote campsites.