The Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center is located on Kemil Road in the east unit of the park. The Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education, located on Lake Street in the west unit of the park, is open to scheduled school groups Monday through Friday. The park maintains over 45 miles of trails for visitor use. They are designed for specific and multiple purposes. There are no off trail activities allowed in the lakeshore.
Public programs are more frequent on the weekends and during the summer months.
The beach lends itself to recreational activities, including swimming at guarded beaches, boating in designated areas and hiking. The National Park Service offers many different volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. Reservations are not accepted at Dunewood Campground. Check out time is 12 noon. Four fully accessible sites are available.