Containing more than five miles of shoreline, the 500 acres of park land afford numerous outdoor activities for lake swimmers, fisherman, skiers, jet-skiers, campers, hikers, and naturalists. Park visitors of all ages enjoy seeing part of the Texas longhorn herd . The outside has a picnic table on a covered porch outside of the cabin. Also outside is a fire ring and a waist high grill for cooking. Some of the wildlife that can be observed and photographed includes white-tailed deer, mallard duck, raccoon, armadillo, and squirrel.
Popular fish are crappie, perch, catfish, bass, and red drum.
Go to the USGS Mitchell County Butterfly Checklist for information on butterflies in this area. Easter weekend through Labor Day. Other areas of interest include the Heart of West Texas Museum, Heritage House, Ruddick Park, and numerous antique stores. Current conditions including fire bans and water levels can vary from day to day.