Bootleg Access provides walk-in river access to the Big River via three parking lots along Missouri Route 21, featuring three primitive campsites (available Sept. 15–May 15), a 1. 5-mile hiking trail, and a viewing deck.

The site offers non-motorized boat and kayak/canoe launch opportunities with typical Ozark stream conditions suitable for beginner to intermediate paddlers, though no dedicated boat ramp is available.

All camping is free and first-come, first-served, with a 14-day consecutive limit per 30-day period.