It covers an area of 6,763 ha, of which some 2,850 ha remain under strict protection. It includes part of the Gorce Mountains, which are among the most picturesque mountain ranges in Poland due to dense forests, lush meadows, deeply cut valleys, and a beautiful panorama with the Podtatrze region crowned by the Tatry Mountain range. Well known tourist centers such as Rabka, Nowy Targ and Kroscienko, are located in the direct vicinity of the Park. The Park area is accessible through ca. 70 km of marked tourist trails, including two educational trails.
Some trails are suitable for mountain bike trips.
The Gorce Mountains culminate in Mount Turbacz, rising to a height of 1,310 m above sea level. Some picturesque and charming glades, located on ridges, were used as mountain pastures until recently. The lower and middle ranges of the mountain slopes are grown over with forests made up of Carpathian beech and fir, while spruce trees hum in the wind in the upper strata. The Park has 3 strict reserves. The Gorce Mountains have two zones of vegetation, according to the elevation.