It develops pronounced thermal and chemical stratification throughout much of the year. The Station can accommodate up to 18 persons overnight. A bunkroom with kitchenette, for 6 persons, is joined to the laboratory. An adjacent cottage with cooking facilities is also available. The laboratory includes bench space for chemical and biological work.
All facilities are generally available year-round for visiting scientists and university groups.
A nominal charge is made for use of facilities. This work includes limnological monitoring, studies in plant succession, and studies of the benthos and plankton, all with the active cooperation of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment. The Station is also used as a teaching site for university-based classes in field biology. It contains exhibits illustrating the history of the area, characteristics of the lake, etc., and provides tours on pontoon boats. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service operates a small museum in its Visitor's Center at the headquarters of the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge on Highway 157, one mile east of Highway 22 in Obion County.