The area was acquired by the state to protect, manage and make available to public use an essentially undeveloped tract of land located near a rapidly growing population center. Goals for the property are not to duplicate existing facilities and services but to provide a broad spectrum of recreational opportunity. Three state agencies, Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Natural Heritage Commission are responsible for managing the natural resources under a multiple use concept. Initially each agency had a zone of management responsibility within the area but direction has changed in recent years to a more cooperative multidisciplinary approach to managing the entire area. The area is 11,644 acres in size and is typical Ozark Mountain terrain.
Beaver lake lies on the northern boundary of the area and War Eagle Creek on the southern boundary.
State highway 12 bisects the area and connects with US highways 62 and 71 to the west in Rogers and with state highway 23 to the east between Huntsville and Eureka Springs. Highway directional signs are located at these intersections. The area offers fair to good hunting for white-tailed deer, squirrels, wild turkeys and raccoons. There is very limited waterfowl hunting opportunity on nearby Beaver Lake. Hunters should always check the wildlife management area section of the current edition of Arkansas Hunting Regulations pamphlet for specific area seasons, bag limits, and regulations before hunting on the area.