Best Places to Kayak Near Bay, AR

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

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Top Picks Near Bay

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Shirey Bay

Calm, sheltered water that's ideal for beginners and paddle boarding

BayBeginner38 mi away
a view of a body of water from a kayak2

Lake Hogue (South)

Standout kayak fishing on Lake Hogue

LakeBeginner25 mi away
brown wooden dock over body of water3

Hornersville Access

A top-rated lake launch on Floodway Ditch #81

LakeBeginner32 mi away
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area

Arkansas · 6.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area

Arkansas · 9.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area - Oak Donick

Arkansas · 10.4 mi

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a boat on a body of water with trees in the background

St. Francis Sunken Lands State Wildlife Management Area

Arkansas · 10.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

St. Francis Sunken Lands State Wildlife Management Area - Lock and Dam

Arkansas · 12.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Righthand Chute Little River Launch

Arkansas · 12.9 mi

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a body of water with houses in the background

St. Francis Sunken Lands State Wildlife Management Area

Arkansas · 14.5 mi

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blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Lake Poinsett State Park (North)

Arkansas · 16.3 mi

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Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Marked Tree

Arkansas · 16.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Lake Poinsett State Park (Central)

Arkansas · 16.6 mi

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a body of water with houses in the background

Lake Poinsett State Park (South)

Arkansas · 17.0 mi

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

Lake Frierson State Park Boating Access

Arkansas · 18.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Ok Lake

Arkansas · 22.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (South)

Arkansas · 24.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Bushy Creek Ditch

Arkansas · 25.2 mi

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a view of a body of water from a kayak

Lake Hogue (South)

Arkansas · 25.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Lake Hogue (North)

Arkansas · 25.4 mi

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blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge (North)

Arkansas · 25.6 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Hornersville Swamp Conservation Area

Missouri · 31.2 mi

EstuaryKayakingKayak FishingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Hornersville Access

Missouri · 32.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Parkin Archeological State Park

Arkansas · 32.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Ben Cash Memorial Conservation Area

Missouri · 35.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Sans Souci Landing

Arkansas · 35.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees and rocks

Ben Cash Memorial Conservation Area

Missouri · 36.2 mi

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a sailboat on a lake with a forest in the background

Lake Ashbaugh (Soutwest)

Arkansas · 37.2 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Shirey Bay

Arkansas · 37.5 mi

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a view of a body of water from a kayak

Lake Ashbaugh (Northeast)

Arkansas · 37.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Dixie

Arkansas · 37.9 mi

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

Meeman Shelby

Tennessee · 38.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Highway 412 Bridge

Arkansas · 39.2 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Bay.

Trumann, AR6 miLake City, AR8 miJonesboro, AR10 miBrookland, AR12 miCaraway, AR12 miBlack Oak, AR13 miRivervale, AR13 miState University, AR13 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Bay, AR?

Top picks near Bay include Shirey Bay, Lake Hogue (South), Hornersville Access. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, reservoirs.

What types of paddling can I do near Bay?

Near Bay 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 Bay?

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