Fordyce Lake Access is reached via a rough, high-clearance 4WD road (FS-85-02-01) approximately 7 miles from Rattlesnake Road, with an informal put-in at the base of Lake Fordyce Dam used by whitewater boaters when flows in Fordyce Creek reach 350-550 cfs (typically May-July).

The access road is unpaved and challenging, and public access may be restricted during certain periods; contact local authorities or PG&E for current conditions before visiting.