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

The area provides year-round day-use access ($5 per vehicle), improved campgrounds with 25+ sites including RV hookups and shower facilities, and is located just 20 minutes south of Elko off Highway 228, making it a convenient staging point for water recreation in northeastern Nevada.