Best Places to Kayak Near Chidester, AR

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

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Top Picks Near Chidester

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Backwater Creek - Little Bay Lake

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

BayBeginner29 mi away
a body of water with houses in the background2

Smith Street

Standout kayak fishing on Calion Lake

LakeBeginner38 mi away
a view of a body of water from a kayak3

Arlie Moore Landing (South)

A top-rated lake launch on Caddo River - DeGray Lake

LakeBeginner41 mi away
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

White Oak Lake Dam Site

Arkansas · 4.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

White Oak Lake State Park Marina

Arkansas · 5.4 mi

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

Highway 53 Bridge

Arkansas · 10.6 mi

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

Dallas County

Arkansas · 15.9 mi

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

Road 99

Arkansas · 23.6 mi

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

Locust Bayou

Arkansas · 24.7 mi

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

Road 138

Arkansas · 28.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Backwater Creek - Little Bay Lake

Arkansas · 29.3 mi

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

Road 71

Arkansas · 30.4 mi

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

Road 504

Arkansas · 32.0 mi

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

Columbia Lake (East)

Arkansas · 32.8 mi

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

Long Lake

Arkansas · 32.8 mi

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

Caddo River Drop Off

Arkansas · 33.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a view of a body of water from a kayak

Columbia Lake (North)

Arkansas · 34.6 mi

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

Capps Road

Arkansas · 34.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Columbia Lake (South)

Arkansas · 34.9 mi

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

Champagnolle Creek

Arkansas · 35.0 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat on a body of water with trees in the background

Spillway Dam Recreation Area

Arkansas · 36.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Iron Mountain Marina

Arkansas · 36.3 mi

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

Iron Mountain Ramp Road

Arkansas · 36.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Smith Street

Arkansas · 38.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a view of a body of water from a kayak

Small Dike Road

Arkansas · 38.1 mi

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

Ouachita River Launch

Arkansas · 38.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Campground Road

Arkansas · 38.6 mi

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

Ozan Point Recreation Area

Arkansas · 39.0 mi

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

Brushy Creek Landing

Arkansas · 39.4 mi

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

Cox Creek Lake Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 39.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Caddo Drive Campground

Arkansas · 39.9 mi

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

Alpine Ridge Recreation Area

Arkansas · 40.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a view of a body of water from a kayak

Arlie Moore Landing (South)

Arkansas · 40.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Chidester.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Chidester include Backwater Creek - Little Bay Lake, Smith Street, Arlie Moore Landing (South). In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near Chidester?

Near Chidester 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 Chidester?

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