The larger part is in Quatro Barras, with a narrow southern extension into Piraquara.

[2] It is 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Curitiba, the first major elevation of the Serra do Mar on the west side.

The summit of the Serra da Baitaca has an altitude of 1,420 metres (4,660 ft).

[4] It was one of four state parks created on that date by the governor, Jaime Lerner, who also expanded two conservation units.

[3] The state park is part of the Lagamar mosaic of conservation units.