From the eastern to the western border of the park, elevation increases from 2180 to 3180 feet above mean sea level for a maximum relief of 1000 feet. Most of this area contains exposed, red sandstones and siltstones belonging to the Quartermaster formation of the Permian Age. The City of Canyon is 82 miles northwest and is the home of Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, located on the campus of West Texas State University. The museum has numerous exhibits that pertain to both history and prehistory of this area. Other lakes providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports are Green Belt Dam Reservoir northwest of Clarendon, Mackenzie Reservoir in Tule Canyon 32 miles to the northwest and White River Lake 90 miles south of the park.
Current conditions including fire bans and water levels can vary from day to day.