This area is popular among anglers and hikers. Trail entry is through the Farny Natural Area. Split Rock Reservoir is adjacent to the park. The natural area lies adjacent to Splitrock Reservoir and supports a mature mixed oak hardwood forest characteristic of the Highlands physiographic province. Tall red, white and black oaks dominate the forest canopy, which also serves as habitat for the endangered red-shouldered hawk and threatened barred owl.
Numerous trails cross the natural area.