Lake Brownwood offers multiple public boat ramps for lake access, with the primary options being the Dam ramp (lighted, multiple-lane with excellent courtesy dock and large parking, no fee), Flatrock Park (lighted two-lane ramp with ~50 vehicle capacity, no fee, steep when lake is low), and Brownwood State Park (well-lighted multiple-lane ramp with ~20 vehicle parking and park amenities).

All ramps are open year-round; note that zebra mussels are present in the lake, so boats must be cleaned, drained, and dried before leaving.