Kayaking Near Baltimore, MD

30 paddling locations within 50 miles of Baltimore.

30 nearby12 Creeks8 Rivers3 Bays
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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Southwest Area Park

Maryland · 4.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Middle Branch Park - soft access (west)

Maryland · 5.9 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Broening Park

Maryland · 6.0 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Fort Armistead

Maryland · 6.7 mi

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Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Canton Waterfront Park

Maryland · 8.3 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Turner Station Park

Maryland · 9.0 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Fort Smallwood Park - soft access

Maryland · 9.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Merritt Park

Maryland · 9.4 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Watersedge Park

Maryland · 9.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Chesterwood Park

Maryland · 9.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Inverness Park

Maryland · 10.2 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Sparrows Point Country Club

Maryland · 10.9 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Downs Park - Locust Cove soft access

Maryland · 11.8 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Centennial Lake

Maryland · 12.3 mi

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a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Cox Point Park

Maryland · 13.0 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a dramatic desert canyon at sunset

Supplee Lane Recreation Area

Maryland · 13.1 mi

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a lake surrounded by tall grass and trees

Scotts Cove

Maryland · 13.3 mi

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red and white kayak on brown sand near body of water during daytime

Baltimore County Sailing Center

Maryland · 14.1 mi

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red and white kayak on brown sand near body of water during daytime

Rocky Point

Maryland · 14.2 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Tucker Street

Maryland · 14.6 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Jonas Green Park

Maryland · 15.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Hawthorne Park

Maryland · 15.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Wilson Point Park

Maryland · 15.7 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

City Dock - Annapolis

Maryland · 16.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Truxtun Park

Maryland · 16.2 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Davidsonville Park soft access

Maryland · 16.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Bowleys Marina

Maryland · 16.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a dramatic desert canyon at sunset

Brown's Bridge Recreation Area

Maryland · 17.0 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Sandy Point State Park

Maryland · 17.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Quiet Waters Park

Maryland · 17.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I kayak near Baltimore, MD?

There are 30 kayak launch points within 50 miles of Baltimore. Popular water body types include creeks, rivers, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near Baltimore?

Near Baltimore you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.

Are there free kayak launches near Baltimore?

Yes! Most public boat ramps near Baltimore are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.