Barney Lake Access is located at Mono Village, a full-service resort 10 miles outside Bridgeport offering parking, restrooms, a restaurant, general store, and boat/kayak rentals.

The trailhead behind the campground provides access via the Robinson Creek Trail, an 8-9 mile roundtrip hike with 1,223 feet of elevation gain suitable for day-hikers and equestrians.

A large day-use dirt parking lot is available with no fee required for hiking access.