Dodson & Frenchman Access provides a developed public access point to Frenchman Hills Wasteway with a large gravel parking lot and restroom facilities, making it a convenient launch site for paddling and fishing.

Located on the east side of the Desert Habitat Management Area just a couple miles east of Frenchman Lake, this access point offers portage access to the canal with strong currents; paddlers heading north reach the large Frenchman Marsh and can continue toward Potholes Reservoir (approximately 25 miles downstream).

The site features a restroom and ample parking but has muddy/sandy conditions along the shoreline, particularly during wet times of year.