This site is worth a brief stop at just about any time of year, but is best during the breeding season.

The breeding species at the site are those generally characteristic of the mixed forests of the southern Shield. At least 12 species of warblers are known to breed at the site, along with Blue-headed Vireo, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Winter Wren, Hermit Thrush and Purple Finch. Dependent on conifer cone crops, Red Crossbill is often present at the site. Common Merganser, a regionally uncommon breeding species, nests along the rocky shores of Eels Creek at this site.

The Eels Creek picnic area/rest area covers both sides of Hwy 28. Short gravel driveways lead down to the creek. There are pit toilets, a picnic shelters and scattered picnic tables on both sides of the highway. Note that the picnic area and toilet facilities are closed in the winter and the driveways are not plowed.

Although there are no designated hiking 'trails', the gravel access roads are worth wallking, particularly those east of the highway.