The concrete boat ramp at Split Rock Dam is situated near the main camping ground, approximately one kilometre north of the dam wall on the western foreshore of the reservoir.

It provides access to the dam's waters for a range of activities including water skiing, jet skiing, sailing, and canoeing.

Split Rock Dam itself lies on the Manilla River in the North West Slopes region of New South Wales, roughly 25 kilometres south of Barraba and 14 kilometres north of Manilla.

The reservoir is popular with anglers targeting Murray cod, golden perch, and silver perch. A separate gravel boat ramp is also available at Glenriddle Reserve on the northern shore of the dam's upper reaches.