Kaweah River Access in Tulare County provides entry points for whitewater rafting and fishing near Three Rivers, with the most popular put-in under the Gateway restaurant bridge on Highway 198 offering limited parking, and an alternative access at Dinely Bridge (though "no trespassing" signs are sometimes posted).

Public access downstream is available at USACE-managed recreation areas near Lake Kaweah, including Slick Rock and Cobble Ridge, which offer parking and facilities for fishing, boating, and picnicking.

Note that much of the river corridor is bordered by private property, making access restricted in many areas upstream.