There is a camping area with 42 electric sites located in an old pine plantation on the northeast corner of the lake, providing shady and sunny areas. A play area, fishing dock, drinking water, showers, flush toilets, picnic tables and fire-rings are provided.
Boats with motors up to ten horsepower are permitted on the lake. Boat rentals are available from a privately-owned marina on the south side of the lake.
Good catches of bass, bluegill, crappie and channel catfish can be taken at Guilford Lake.