Best Places to Kayak Near Belhaven, NC

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

30 nearby12 Creeks8 Rivers4 Bays
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Top Picks Near Belhaven

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Swan Quarter

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

BayBeginner19 mi away
man riding on kayak2

Rose Bay

Open-water sea kayaking access on Unnamed Canal (Rose Bay)

BayBeginner12 mi away
man surfing on sea waves during daytime3

Midway Drive

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

BayBeginner34 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Belhaven

North Carolina · 1.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Wrights Creek

North Carolina · 7.5 mi

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man riding on kayak

Rose Bay

North Carolina · 12.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water with trees around it

Lake Mattamuskeet Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 17.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Aurora

North Carolina · 17.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A river running through a lush green forest

Smiths Creek

North Carolina · 17.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with trees around it

Dinah's Landing

North Carolina · 17.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Swan Quarter

North Carolina · 18.6 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
man riding on kayak

Blounts Creek

North Carolina · 20.6 mi

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green and brown trees beside lake under blue sky during daytime

Vandemere

North Carolina · 23.2 mi

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person riding blue kayak on lake during daytime

Havens Garden

North Carolina · 23.4 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a bridge over a body of water surrounded by trees

Hydeland Canal

North Carolina · 24.3 mi

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white canoe on river surrounded by trees

Water Street Landing

North Carolina · 25.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a couple of birds that are in some water

Lake Mattamuskeet

North Carolina · 25.6 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white canoe on river surrounded by trees

Astoria Landing

North Carolina · 26.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
person riding blue kayak on lake during daytime

Masons Landing

North Carolina · 26.2 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Conaby Creek

North Carolina · 26.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Creswell

North Carolina · 27.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Plymouth

North Carolina · 27.6 mi

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a small boat sitting on top of a body of water

Sans Souci Ferry

North Carolina · 29.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

OUTFALL CANAL

North Carolina · 30.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water with trees around it

Gum Neck Landing

North Carolina · 31.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white canoe on river surrounded by trees

Williamston

North Carolina · 33.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Lees Landing

North Carolina · 33.5 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large field of green plants next to a river

Columbia

North Carolina · 33.5 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
man surfing on sea waves during daytime

Midway Drive

North Carolina · 34.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Cool Springs

North Carolina · 34.4 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
man riding on kayak

Oriental

North Carolina · 34.5 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a couple of birds that are in some water

Frying Pan

North Carolina · 34.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Bridgeton

North Carolina · 35.3 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Belhaven.

Scranton, NC7 miPantego, NC8 miBath, NC9 miPinetown, NC11 miLowland, NC15 miAurora, NC18 miHobucken, NC19 miBlounts Creek, NC19 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Belhaven, NC?

Top picks near Belhaven include Swan Quarter, Rose Bay, Midway Drive. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on creeks, rivers, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near Belhaven?

Near Belhaven 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 Belhaven?

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