Smith Reservoir Boat Ramp is an unimproved launch site located near the dam at 3,000 feet elevation, accessible via Forest Road 730 east of Highway 126. Motorboats are limited to 10 mph on the reservoir.

Note that water levels are frequently drawn down from late summer through mid-March, making the boat launch unavailable during this period; check current conditions before visiting as the site has been closed through Spring 2026 for hydroelectric facility work.