Two major recreation areas access the reservoir: Hailstone, located on Highway 40 six miles north of Heber, and Rock Cliff, two miles west of Francis on State Route 32. Two boat ramps and fish cleaners are available at Hailstone, and boat rentals and fishing tackle can be purchased from the marina.

Jordanelle Reservoir can also be reached by the non-motorized Perimeter Trail connecting Hailstone and Rock Cliff. The trail also allows hikers, mountain bikers, horse-riders, and cross-country skiers to access Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park.