Best Places to Kayak Near Cedar Island, NC

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

30 nearby14 Creeks10 Bays3 Canals
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Top Picks Near Cedar Island

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Morehead City

Standout kayak fishing on Bogue Sound (Intracoastal Waterway)

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McNeil Park

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

BayBeginner48 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Oyster Creek

Open-water sea kayaking access on Core Sound

BayBeginner27 mi away
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Cedar Island

North Carolina · 13.8 mi

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Cedar Island National Refuge Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 14.2 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

OUTFALL CANAL

North Carolina · 19.9 mi

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

Salters Creek

North Carolina · 22.1 mi

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Hydeland Canal

North Carolina · 25.0 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Swan Quarter

North Carolina · 26.6 mi

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Lake Mattamuskeet

North Carolina · 26.9 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Oyster Creek

North Carolina · 27.4 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Engelhard

North Carolina · 30.8 mi

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Lake Mattamuskeet Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 30.9 mi

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Rose Bay

North Carolina · 33.0 mi

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Vandemere

North Carolina · 33.9 mi

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A river running through a lush green forest

Smiths Creek

North Carolina · 33.9 mi

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Oriental

North Carolina · 35.2 mi

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

Straits Landing

North Carolina · 37.2 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Wrights Creek

North Carolina · 37.2 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Dawson Creek

North Carolina · 38.2 mi

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

Beaufort

North Carolina · 40.2 mi

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West Beaufort

North Carolina · 40.9 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Aurora

North Carolina · 42.5 mi

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Gum Neck Landing

North Carolina · 43.0 mi

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

Belhaven

North Carolina · 44.4 mi

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A river running through a lush green forest

Hancock Creek

North Carolina · 45.1 mi

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Morehead City

North Carolina · 45.1 mi

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Stumpy Point

North Carolina · 46.7 mi

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white canoe on river surrounded by trees

McNeil Park

North Carolina · 48.3 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Lees Landing

North Carolina · 48.3 mi

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a body of water surrounded by lots of trees

Newport

North Carolina · 48.7 mi

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green trees beside river during daytime

Slocum Creek

North Carolina · 49.4 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

RODANTHE

North Carolina · 49.8 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Cedar Island.

Ocracoke, NC6 miAtlantic, NC20 miSealevel, NC22 miHatteras, NC24 miStacy, NC25 miSwanquarter, NC27 miFrisco, NC28 miDavis, NC29 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Cedar Island, NC?

Top picks near Cedar Island include Morehead City, McNeil Park, Oyster Creek. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on creeks, bays, canals.

What types of paddling can I do near Cedar Island?

Near Cedar Island 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 Cedar Island?

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