Spur 454 offers a long, steep 4-lane concrete boat ramp open year-round with parking and restroom facilities, maintained by the National Park Service. A boat dock is available near the end of Spur 454 where it re-enters the lake, and the 2.

5-mile exposed highway section provides opportunities for bank fishing, wildlife observation, and hiking. All motorized boats require a daily ($4), 3-day ($10), or annual ($40) lake use pass to access the reservoir.