Five Streams State Forest offers multiple recreational opportunities including fishing at Balsam Pond (145 acres with a concrete boat launch and accessible fishing jetty), camping at a 13-site primitive campground with seasonal restroom facilities, and access to Class C(t) trout streams (Five Streams, Forty Brook, Strong's Brook) for stream fishing.

The unit features improved access roads, designated parking areas, and over 15 miles of maintained snowmobile trails, with additional hiking trail development underway as part of the Genny Green Trail System.