Otter Slough Conservation Area offers boat access via a concrete ramp at the headquarters on Otter Slough Lake, with additional non-concrete ramps available throughout the area.

Fishing and paddling are permitted year-round (with seasonal closures to fishing after October 15), and the area features multiple boat lanes, a self-guided nature trail, and designated camping areas.

Motors over 10 horsepower must operate at slow, no-wake speed, and boats cannot be left unattended overnight.