It is a component of the state Natural and Scenic Rivers System, noted for good fishing, camping, canoeing, swimming, and high aesthetic value. It is recognized in the state inventory of sites having commemorative preservation or recreation significance. It is a major tributary to Cocodrie Lake, which is a freshwater swamp of climax cypress and gum. The Lake and its tributaries form an important ecosystem in central Louisiana for a wide diversity of fish and wildlife species and provides associated recreation opportunities. It is one of the few streams in the state where smallmouth bass can be found.
Vegetation is diverse and endangered plant species are present in the corridor.
W The creek is within the migration route of the Arctic Peregrine Falcon, and is within the range of the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker and American Alligator, federally listed endangered species. Whiskey Chitto Creek is a component of the state Natural and Scenic Rivers system, noted for camping, swimming, good fishing, a variety of floating opportunities, and high aesthetic value. The river corridor provides habitat for a wide diversity of fish and wildlife species and provides related recreation opportunities.