Best Places to Kayak Near Chester, MD

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

30 nearby14 Creeks10 Bays5 Rivers

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Top Picks Near Chester

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Claiborne Landing

Standout kayak fishing on Chesapeake Bay - Eastern Bay

BayBeginner8 mi away

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Little Creek

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

BayBeginner2 mi away

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Matapeake State Park

Open-water sea kayaking access on Chesapeake Bay

BayBeginner4 mi away

A wooden bridge spans a river in a snowy landscape.

Goodhands Creek Landing

Maryland · 1.1 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Little Creek

Maryland · 1.6 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Thompson Creek Landing boat ramp

Maryland · 1.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Thompson Creek Landing soft access

Maryland · 1.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Kent Narrows Landing

Maryland · 2.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Chester

Maryland · 2.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Wells Cove

Maryland · 2.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Warehouse Creek Landing

Maryland · 2.8 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC)

Maryland · 3.0 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Terrapin Nature Park

Maryland · 3.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Jackson Creek Landing

Maryland · 3.5 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Matapeake State Park

Maryland · 3.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Cabin Creek Landing

Maryland · 4.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Shipping Creek

Maryland · 4.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Romancoke Fishing Pier and soft access

Maryland · 6.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Bryantown Landing

Maryland · 6.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Bogles Wharf - Eastern Neck NWR

Maryland · 6.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Ingleside Recreation Area

Maryland · 6.6 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Queenstown Dock

Maryland · 7.0 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Bennett's Point Landing

Maryland · 7.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Sandy Point State Park

Maryland · 7.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Claiborne Landing

Maryland · 8.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Tilghman Creek Landing

Maryland · 8.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Wye Island soft access

Maryland · 9.0 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Elktonia/Carr's Beach

Maryland · 10.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

CRAB Adaptive Boating Center

Maryland · 10.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Annapolis Maritime Museum

Maryland · 10.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Severn Avenue Pocket Park

Maryland · 10.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park at Back Creek

Maryland · 10.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Sixth Street Pocket Park

Maryland · 10.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Chester.

Stevensville, MD3 mi Grasonville, MD5 mi Queenstown, MD7 mi Claiborne, MD8 mi Mcdaniel, MD10 mi Wye Mills, MD11 mi Gibson Island, MD11 mi Wittman, MD12 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Chester, MD?

Top picks near Chester include Claiborne Landing, Little Creek, Matapeake State Park. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on creeks, bays, rivers.

What types of paddling can I do near Chester?

Near Chester 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 Chester?

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