Lake Francis is a 2,000 acre lake in the Connecticut Lakes region of the Great North Woods. Hunters and anglers enjoy this park as a base for their respective activities. A boat launch is located in the day-use area of the park. Canoeists enjoy exploring the upper part of the Connecticut River.

The park is open mid-May to mid-December. Late fall campers should be aware that there is no running water in the campground from mid-October for the remainder of the season.