Within the zone lie the Lulin Forward Mountain, Lulin Mountain, and Linchih Mountain, which are all about 2,800 meters above sea level. The average height of the scenic area ranges from 2,500 to 2,800 meters. Via the Yushan Scenic Highway, going westward, one can link up with the 20-km distant Alishan Recreation Area. To the north you can reach Shuili Rural Township.
區內包括鹿林前山、鹿林山和麟趾山三座海拔二千八百公尺左右的山頭；遊憩區的平均高度則約在二千五百至二千八百公尺之間，經由玉山景觀公路，西可與廿公里外阿里山遊樂區連成一氣，北則連接山城水里。