Friendsville access provides multiple entry points to Youghiogheny River Lake with the primary access at Old Morgantown Road West offering a small paved pull-off and foot trails along the shoreline with mudflats and vegetated areas.

Additional access is available at Friendsville Community Park (947 Community Drive) with restrooms, soft launch for canoes/kayaks, and a short foot trail along the river, and at Mill Run Recreation Area featuring a boat launch, seasonal camping, playground, and restrooms.

All access points are free and open dawn to dusk for fishing, boating, and paddling activities.