Best Places to Kayak Near Buckeye, WV

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

30 nearby17 Rivers10 Lakes1 Reservoir
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Top Picks Near Buckeye

Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss1

Thurmond Depot

A top-rated river launch on New River

RiverBeginner39 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Moncove Lake State Park

Standout kayak fishing on Moncove Lale

InletBeginner41 mi away
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees3

Big Ditch Lake

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

LakeBeginner28 mi away
A bridge over a body of water with trees in the background

Watoga State Park Lake

West Virginia · 4.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with rocks and trees

Handley Water Management Area Lake

West Virginia · 9.5 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a winding road through a forest

Lake Sherwood

West Virginia · 13.9 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Lake Moomaw Marina

Virginia · 16.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Summit Lake

West Virginia · 16.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A bridge over a body of water with trees in the background

Renick

West Virginia · 17.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green and brown trees beside lake during daytime

Coles Point

Virginia · 18.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Lake Moomaw (Coles Point)

Virginia · 19.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a man surfing on a wave

Johnson Spring

Virginia · 20.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
tilt-shift photography of man riding boat

Anthony

West Virginia · 22.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a man surfing on a wave

Indian Draft

Virginia · 23.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
tilt-shift photography of man riding boat

Petticoat Junction

Virginia · 24.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Big Ditch Lake

West Virginia · 28.1 mi

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

Island Ford II

Virginia · 30.0 mi

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

Low Moor

Virginia · 30.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A river running through a lush green forest

I-64 Bridge - Greenbrier River

West Virginia · 30.2 mi

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

Covington Access

Virginia · 30.5 mi

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

Clifton Forge

Virginia · 30.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by mountains

Tuckahoe Lake

West Virginia · 31.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with rocks and trees

Lake Buffalo Recreation Area

West Virginia · 33.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A river running through a lush green forest

Hines

West Virginia · 34.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large waterfall with a bunch of rocks in front of it

Irongate

Virginia · 34.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with rocks and trees

Roncerverte City Park

West Virginia · 35.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Lake Robertson

Virginia · 38.9 mi

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

CR 39 Bridge

West Virginia · 39.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Elk River

West Virginia · 39.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Salmon Run Boat Ramp

West Virginia · 39.4 mi

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

Thurmond Depot

West Virginia · 39.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Gauley River (Summersville Lake)

West Virginia · 40.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Moncove Lake State Park

West Virginia · 40.6 mi

InletKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Buckeye.

Marlinton, WV5 miHillsboro, WV7 miSlatyfork, WV15 miSnowshoe, WV15 miNeola, WV15 miRenick, WV18 miBacova, VA18 miWarm Springs, VA19 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Buckeye include Thurmond Depot, Moncove Lake State Park, Big Ditch Lake. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, reservoirs.

What types of paddling can I do near Buckeye?

Near Buckeye 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 Buckeye?

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