The North Carolina state parks system exists for the enjoyment, education, health and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. Two group camping facilities contain mess halls, kitchens, campers' cabins and wash houses. There is a pier reaching approximately 500 feet into the lake.
Canoes are available for groups.
Use of the group camps is by written reservation only. Contact the park for more information about the park's EELE and other environmental education programs and activities for the general public. Located within the park is Turkey Oak Natural Area. Designated as a natural area in the early 1960's, Turkey Oak will remain in its natural state to be used for scientific and educational study. The area consists of a coarse sand ridge at the southeastern end of the lake and a portion of the bay-bog.