Originally constructed as a canal feeder in the 1830s, Guilford Lake offers visitors serene lake views, first-rate fishing, and numerous picnic areas to gather with friends and family. Launch ramps, dock rentals, and paddleboat rentals are available to boaters. A small campground is located on a former pine plantation on the north side of the lake; it offers a swim beach and playground. The park attracts migrating waterfowl in fall and spring, and a variety of songbirds in summer.