Brighton Recreation Area maintains a day-use area on the east half of Bishop Lake and includes a sandy beach, picnic area, and bathhouse. There is also a boat rental concession that rents canoes, rowboats and paddleboats daily from throughout the summer. There is a day-use area on Chilson Pond with a smaller beach, picnic tables, grills and three shelters.

On the shores of the largest lake in the park is Bishop Lake Campground, which contains 144 modern sites in a mostly open area of young trees. None of the sites are on the water, and there is very little shade. The campground has its own beach, and the boat launch for Bishop Lake is located here. More wooded settings are found at two rustic campgrounds, each with 25 sites. Appleton Lake Campground is posted on Bishop Lake Road and features picnic tables, fire rings and access to the water. Murray Lake Campground is off Bauer Road. A organization camp is located on the south side of Bishop Lake.

The park has five rustic cabins built and design for family use. Two of the 8-bunk cabins are located near Caroga Lake while another is only a short walk from the south shore of Bishop Lake. Each cabin has a hand pump and a vault toilet as well as a fire ring a picnic table outside.