Brainard Lake Fishing Site features a paved public boat launch adjacent to the south side of the bridge/dam, providing convenient non-motorized boating access to the 14-acre lake in a scenic glacially-carved valley.

The site requires a day-use parking reservation (available through recreation. gov) and charges a fee during summer months (mid-June through mid-October).

Restrooms are available on-site, though potable water is not, and the area is located at 10,300 feet elevation near the Indian Peaks Wilderness gateway.