There is no free public access site on Lakes Shafer or Freeman. However, there are facilities where lake access can be made:
- Shafer Shores Resort Boat Rental at 4599 North West Shafer Drive. See Map.
- Lake Shafer Boat Rental at 2419 West Shafer Drive. See Map.
- Big Monon Camp, 4816 North West Shafer Drive. See Map.
- Tall Timbers Marina on 4773 North West Shafer Drive. See Map.
- The Sandbar on Lake Road 65 W. See Map.