The state park is composed of mature forest land and over 2,000 acres (810 ha) of sand dunes.

Park grounds include the Little Sable Point Light and an off-road vehicle (ORV) area for driving on the sand dunes.

Based upon a 1949 master plan, the two were merged, with Silver Lake State Park seeing its new boundaries dedicated in 1951.

[5] The discovery of Piping plovers in the northern portion of the ORV area during nesting season has led officials to create buffer zones from time to time to protect the federally endangered species.

[6] The park's recreational opportunities include camping, hunting, swimming, hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, and off-road vehicle driving.