State Game Lands (SGL) 180 is composed of a single tract of land totaling 11,492.81 acres. The game lands are situated south of U.S. Route 6, north of Interstate 84, north of SR 739, & east of SR 434. With the exception of steep slopes beside the Shohola Gorge, topography mainly consists of rounded hills and broad to narrow valleys. Swamps and peat bogs are widespread throughout the game lands. The forests of State Game Lands 180 are typical of the oak forest types seen throughout the Appalachian Plateau and exhibit a wide range of tree species; Red Oak, White Oak, and Chestnut Oak are the most dominant. There is also a wide range of additional hardwoods and softwoods including Black Oak, Scarlet Oak, White Pine, and Eastern Hemlock. Approximately 765 acres are comprised of wetlands which fluctuate in size depending on the presence of beavers and their stage of activity. The Shohola Lake Waterfowl Impoundment consists of approximately 909 acres.

Primary public access to Game Lands 180 is from U.S. Route 6, SR 434, and SR 739; each of which bisect the game lands. These routes provide access from the Wyoming Valley to the west and New York and New Jersey to the east. The main access to this game lands is an interior gravel road known as Farms Road. Farms Road travels from U.S. Route 6 in a southern direction in Blooming Grove Township and ends at Shohola Creek near the waterfowl propagation area just south of Shohola Lake. The road is approximately 4 miles long and contains several parking areas and pull-offs (20 in total) for roadside parking. This administrative road's access is limited to the various hunting & fishing seasons and is otherwise closed beyond the southernmost boat launch on Shohola Lake. Access by foot is available on several roads that were used in timber sale operations. These roads are grass covered and have mostly moderate grades that make for comfortable hiking opportunities.

The most popular species for recreational hunting opportunities include White‐tailed Deer, Eastern Cottontail, Wild Turkey, American Woodcock, Black Bear, Eastern Coyote, Ruffed Grouse, Gray Squirrel, and various species of waterfowl. Furbearer hunting and trapping opportunities include Raccoon, Grey Fox, Bobcat, Beaver, and Eastern Coyote. There is also a limited population of Snowshoe Hare.

Geocaching, hiking, sightseeing, recreational boating, and fishing are activities that are popular on this game lands with fishing on Shohola Lake being the most prevalent. It attracts fishermen from all across Northeastern Pennsylvania for it's populations of Largemouth Bass and panfish. The Shohola Creek is an Approved Trout Water in accordance with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Regulations and is stocked annually with trout upstream from the Shohola Lake east of SR 739 and below the Shohola Dam near U.S. Route 6.