Cannelton Access provides a boat ramp on the Ohio River near the Cannelton Locks and Dam, serving as a convenient launch point for recreational boating, fishing, and paddling activities.

The location is one of several designated boat ramps in Perry County (others include Troy, Tell City, Rocky Point, Rome, Magnet, Mano Point, and Derby), making it part of a well-developed network for Ohio River recreation.

The nearby Cannelton Locks and Dam offers opportunities for paddlers participating in events like the annual Pack A Dam Lock excursion held every last Saturday in July.