The lake provides a habitat for perch, pickerel, sunfish, catfish, largemouth bass, and trout.

Fishing is permitted in the lake, and non-powered boats such as canoes, kayaks, and johnboats are allowed if they are properly registered with any state.

[2] Hunting is permitted on 450 acres (180 ha) of Poe Valley State Park.

Hunters are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

The common game species are ruffed grouse, squirrels, turkey, white-tailed deer, and black bears.

[2] Reeds Gap Spur Trail is a hiking trail 18 miles (29 km) long, that begins in Reeds Gap State Park and ends in Poe Valley State Park.

The campground has a sanitary dump station, showers, flush toilets and drinking water.

The host is required to assist park personnel for 40 hours per week with an initial two-week stay.

The cottages are available during the camping season from the second Friday in April to early December.

The kitchen/dining area contains a stove, microwave, refrigerator, countertop, table, chairs, and electric heat and outlets.

The camping season begins the second Friday in April and ends in early December.

Picnicking: The shaded picnic area is by Poe Lake and has drinking water, playground areas, charcoal grills and charcoal disposal containers and accessible picnic tables.

Cross-country skiing: While no specific trails are provided, most skiers use local roads since only minimal snow plowing is done in this area.