Merritt Reservoir Access provides public boat launch facilities with 5 ramps (Powder Horn, Main, Cedar Bay, Beed's Landing, and Snake River) and docks available for motorized and electric boats.

Multiple campgrounds with modern amenities including water, restrooms, showers, and dump stations are located throughout the recreation area, with reservations available for half the campsites.

Note that speed reduction buoys are in place in several arms of the reservoir, and water skiing or wake surfing is prohibited.