Charcoal grills, convenient parking lots, drinking water and modern comfort stations are located throughout the park. Four picnic pavilions can be reserved for a fee and a softball field is also available. Eight nature and hiking trails have been developed. It takes from 10 to 30 minutes to follow most of the individual trails, and there are trail-side markers complimented by a trail guide and map describing these points of interest. The fisherman can expect to catch largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, pickerel, walleye, crappie and sunfish from the lake.
Ice fishing is a popular attraction at the park during winter.
Ice fishermen most often catch largemouth bass, pickerel , northern pike using natural or artificial bait. Occasionally walleye, muskies, crappies and sunfish may be caught through the ice. Pennsylvania Fish Commission laws apply. Pinchot Lake is designated as a Conservation Lake. Special regulations cover the minimum size and creel limits.