Rock Springs Conservation Area provides canoe access to the Sangamon River via two put-in locations: one north of the Wyckles Road Bridge on the west side of Wyckles Road (with parking), and another managed by Decatur Park District below the Lake Decatur dam.

Anglers can fish the Sangamon River and five nearby ponds (Cattail Ponds, Bike Trail Pond, and Turtle Ponds) with free rod and reel borrowing available at the Nature Center; note that an Illinois Fishing License is required for those over 16.

The conservation area features over nine miles of hiking trails, a Nature Center, pavilion rentals, and cross-country ski rentals, making it a versatile outdoor recreation destination.