The Pocomoke River Wildlife Management Area borders the southern portion of the forest.

The river originates in the Great Cypress Swamp in Delaware and flows southwesterly 45 miles (72 km) to the Chesapeake Bay.

When the depression era hit many of the farmers fell on hard times, resulting in the acquisition of large amounts of land by the Federal Government.

The camp workers did considerable road and trail work, established boundary lines, provided for fire protection and suppression, planted trees and performed recreation improvements at Milburn Landing.

Also within the forest is the Pocomoke River State Park, which has facilities for camping, boating, and hiking.