Permitted activities include boating, canoeing, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and backcountry camping, as well as dogsledding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing in the winter.

[2][4] Its landscape is typical Canadian Shield with mostly sparse boreal forest, thin soil layers, and exposed granite bedrock.

[3][4] The park surrounds 2 large enclaves that are part of the Miniss Enhanced Management Area (where logging and mining is permitted).

This management area and the provincial park together constitute the St. Raphael Signature Site, which is recognized for its natural and recreational values.

[4] Animals found in the park include woodland caribou, moose, black bear, wolf, wolverine, pine marten, lynx, bald eagle, osprey, sandhill cranes, and various waterfowl.