A small area of creekbottom forest borders the watercourse at the lower end of the tract and the rest of the land is in glades of red cedar and in dry rocky forest. Several rare species of unique plants can be found in this natural area. The Cadron Settlement is now a National Historic Site featuring the Cadron Block House, a replica of a late 18th century structure used as a trading post, public gathering place and defense post. The 1830 Daniel Greathouse home, a two-room house built of massive cypress logs, is now a museum. It is a day use park with pit toilets, visitor assistance, trash container, boat ramp, and hiking trail.
Picnic shelters are available for reservation .
The scenery and visual attractions of Cadron Creek are highly diverse and well-known. The great Cadron Creek is the pride of central Arkansas. Meandering through hills and bluffs, marshes and lowlands, the Cadron makes a twisting descent in its quest for the Arkansas River. Along its capricious route, young and old alike have been enticed by its grandeur and its diverse moods. Within the watershed of Cadron Creek there are many geologic features and phenomena that are unique or rare.