Best Places to Kayak Near Bartley, WV

30 public launch points within 50 miles of Bartley, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.

30 nearby22 Rivers6 Lakes1 Creek
← All paddling in West Virginia
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Berwind Lake Water Management Area

West Virginia · 5.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Iaeger

West Virginia · 9.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

City of Welch

West Virginia · 10.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Horse Creek WMA Lake

West Virginia · 16.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Mouth of Horse Creek

West Virginia · 16.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Anawalt Lake WMA

West Virginia · 17.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

CR 14 Bridge

West Virginia · 17.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a winding road through a forest

R.D. Bailey Lake

West Virginia · 17.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Guyandotte Campground

West Virginia · 17.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Justice

West Virginia · 18.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

RD Bailey Lake Tailwaters

West Virginia · 18.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

St Rt 16 Bridge Pineville

West Virginia · 19.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Itmann

West Virginia · 23.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens

West Virginia · 23.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Wylo

West Virginia · 24.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Jimmy Lewis Lake

West Virginia · 24.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Oceana

West Virginia · 24.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

City of Mullens

West Virginia · 25.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees and bushes

Laurel Bed Lake

Virginia · 26.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
tilt-shift photography of man riding boat

Blackford Bridge

Virginia · 26.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Rock House Fork

West Virginia · 27.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Fishtrap Lake WMA

Kentucky · 29.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Man

West Virginia · 29.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Puckett's Hole

Virginia · 29.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hatfield-McCoy Park Access

Kentucky · 30.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a winding road through a forest

North Fork Brush Creek (North Fork Brush Creek)

West Virginia · 30.5 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by mountains

James P. Bailey Lake

West Virginia · 30.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large body of water surrounded by trees

Saltville

Virginia · 30.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
River flowing between hills under a clear blue sky

Earling

West Virginia · 30.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by mountains

Kee Reservoir

West Virginia · 31.1 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Bartley, WV?

Top picks near Bartley include Jimmy Lewis Lake, Berwind Lake Water Management Area, James P. Bailey Lake. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Bartley?

Near Bartley 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 Bartley?

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