Sly Creek Reservoir Access provides two boat launch options: a concrete motorized boat ramp near Sly Creek Campground and a cartop launch near Strawberry Campground, with the Strawberry arm limited to 5 mph for motorized vessels, making it ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding.

The access point sits at 3,530 feet elevation in remote eastern Butte County within Plumas National Forest, requiring a scenic but bumpy drive; plan to arrive early or visit weekdays as the first-come, first-served campgrounds fill quickly during peak season (May-October).