Keswick Dam Trailhead serves as a northern access point to the Sacramento River Rail Trail, an 11-mile paved path along Keswick Reservoir with sweeping water views and shoreline fishing access, particularly along the Fishermen's Trail.

The trailhead features a paved parking area (14 vehicle capacity including accessible parking), accessible vault toilet, picnic tables, and shade structures, though the main trail has a steep 14% grade for the first 0. 75 miles before flattening out.

This location provides convenient access to hundreds of miles of connected trails and is part of a trail system recognized in the Rails to Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame.