Best Places to Kayak Near Carlisle, AR

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

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Top Picks Near Carlisle

a body of water surrounded by trees and rocks1

Mulberry Grove Road

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

BayBeginner31 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Howard Lane

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Des Arc

BayBeginner33 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Gravel HIll Road Bridge

A top-rated bay launch on Bayou Des Arc

BayBeginner32 mi away
a boat on a body of water with trees in the background

Peckerwood Lake

Arkansas · 14.9 mi

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

The Basin

Arkansas · 16.5 mi

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

Interstate 40 Bridge

Arkansas · 16.6 mi

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

Twin City Riverfront Park

Arkansas · 17.1 mi

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

Des Arc

Arkansas · 19.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Lake Pickthorne Launch

Arkansas · 20.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Bayou Des Arc Wildlife Management Area

Arkansas · 20.3 mi

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

Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 21.3 mi

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

Broadwater

Arkansas · 22.5 mi

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

Old River Lake

Arkansas · 23.1 mi

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

David D. Terry Park (East)

Arkansas · 24.5 mi

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

David D. Terry Lock & Dam

Arkansas · 24.9 mi

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

David D. Terry Park (West)

Arkansas · 25.0 mi

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

River Road

Arkansas · 25.4 mi

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

Remmel Park

Arkansas · 26.7 mi

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

Riverside Street

Arkansas · 28.6 mi

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

North Little Rock RIver Front Park

Arkansas · 29.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Camp Robinson Lake Number One

Arkansas · 30.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees and rocks

Mulberry Grove Road

Arkansas · 31.1 mi

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

Nimmo

Arkansas · 31.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a sailboat on a lake with a forest in the background

Old River Lake

Arkansas · 31.4 mi

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

Shilcotts Bayou

Arkansas · 31.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Tree Lakes Road

Arkansas · 32.1 mi

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

Mallard Pond Road

Arkansas · 32.1 mi

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

Riding

Arkansas · 32.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Gravel HIll Road Bridge

Arkansas · 32.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Howard Lane

Arkansas · 32.5 mi

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

Cooks Lake Canoe-Kayak Access

Arkansas · 33.1 mi

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

Murray Park (East)

Arkansas · 33.4 mi

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

Murray Park (West)

Arkansas · 33.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Carlisle.

Hazen, AR10 miLonoke, AR10 miHickory Plains, AR13 miWard, AR14 miDe Valls Bluff, AR14 miBiscoe, AR15 miHumnoke, AR17 miDes Arc, AR18 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Carlisle include Mulberry Grove Road, Howard Lane, Gravel HIll Road Bridge. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near Carlisle?

Near Carlisle 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 Carlisle?

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