Iron Gate Reservoir offers multiple public boat launch facilities across eight recreation sites including Camp Creek, Fall Creek, Mirror Cove, Wanaka Springs, Long Gulch, and Juniper Point, with amenities ranging from concrete ramps to floating docks and parking areas.

Access is via Lakeview Road from Copco Road near Hornbrook, with developed day-use and camping areas available at most sites.

The reservoir's typical operating water surface elevation varies only 4 feet (2,328 to 2,324 feet), providing relatively stable conditions for boating and fishing access year-round.