Otterville Bridge State Access Area provides a concrete boat ramp for paddlers and anglers accessing the Wapsipinicon River, serving as a midpoint takeout for canoe/kayak trips from Littleton or a launch point for paddling through the impoundment above Independence.

The access offers ample parking and is located along the scenic Wapsipinicon River corridor, with nearby logjams to watch for approximately three-quarters mile downstream.