Spur 454 offers a long, steep 4-lane concrete boat ramp that is open year-round and maintained by the National Park Service, with amenities including parking and restrooms. The ramp provides access to a 2.

5-mile section of previously submerged Highway 90 with a boat dock near the end, offering opportunities for wildlife observation, bank fishing, and hiking. A motorized boat pass ($4/day, $10/3-day, or $40/year) is required to enter the lake.