Visiors can enjoy a 24-mile motorcycle trail and a 26-mile horse trail at Parsons Mountain Park. Also available are hiking trails, swimming, camping, fishing, and picnicking. A challenging hiking trail begins at the lake and climbs up Parsons Mountain, past an abandoned gold mine, to the observation tower. There are some really good views from the top of the mountain, especially in the fall. From the tower, you can see for miles in all directions. A camping area near the lake is open from April to December.
The park is closed late fall until early spring but is open the rest of the year. Parsons Mountain Park is located seven miles south of Abbeville.