South Fork State Recreation Area offers two boat ramps for accessing the reservoir, with the main ramp accommodating larger boats and a southwest shore ramp suitable for boats up to 15 feet and float tubes.

The park provides year-round day-use access (fee required), improved campsites with amenities including flush restrooms and showers, and an RV dump station, making it a convenient staging area for water recreation about 20 minutes south of Elko.