Braidwood Lake offers two boat ramp access points: County Line Road (south) features a four-lane concrete ramp with 35 car/trailer parking plus an additional 75+ car lot, while Cemetery Road (north) has a two-lane concrete ramp with 35 car/trailer parking.

Boats must be at least 14 feet long with gasoline engines as primary propulsion, with a 40 mph speed limit enforced; note that the lake can close to boating when winds exceed 25-30 mph due to dangerous wave conditions.