One of the most popular areas on Rufus Woods Reservoir for anglers and their families and friends is the Willow Flats Recreation Area. This is just past the Debris Basin Recreation Area and has even more amenities. As you enter the recreation area you will see the parking area for the boat launch. It is usable year-round and there is often a barrel of sand for the ramp when it gets icy. Next to the boat launch is an area with shaded picnic tables, and there’s a large overflow parking lot. If you continue down the access road you will see several places that have picnic tables right by the water. One even has a dock. These fishing access wind around the shore and there is a soccer field and volleyball net nearby, and a play area for the kids. Around the corner is another large parking area and restroom. This is just upriver from the power line tower I mentioned earlier. This fishing access has a handicapped pier, several fireboxes with picnic tables nearby and several spots within easy reach of the water. It’s a great place to spend some time fishing or just hanging out with the family.