The U.S. Forest Service acquired the dam and surrounding land in 1935. Today it is the scene of diverse recreational opportunities including fishing, swimming, camping, and non-motorized boating. The Hume Lake campground is on the site of the former sawmill community. Keep to the left on highway 180 and proceed 6 miles to Hume Lake Road, just past the Princess Campground. Turn right and drive to Forest Service Road 13S24 to the Hume Lake Campground.
Eastbound access is open year-round.
Westbound on the General's Highway 198, drive 3.6 miles to the Quail Flat turnout and proceed north of Forest Service 13S09, also known as the Tenmile Road. From here, you can either drive 8 miles to Forest Road 13S06 to Sandy Cove and the west end of Hume Lake Dam, or you can stay on Forest Road 13S09 to road 13S24 and proceed to the Hume Lake Campground. Westbound access is usually open only during summer months.