Wilmington Wild Forest offers two designated primitive tent sites for backcountry camping—one near the Copper Kill East Trailhead and another off the River Trail of the Wilmington Flume Trail Network—with limited paddling opportunities primarily on Lake Everest (accessible from Wilmington Town Park) and the West Branch Ausable River, though most of the river is unsuitable for paddling due to whitewater, boulders, and shallow waters.

The forest features 40 miles of hiking trails and two major mountain bike trail networks (Flume and Beaver Brook), making it ideal for multi-activity trips, though anglers and paddlers should note that hand launches provide water access and all waters are open to fishing.