Best Places to Kayak Near Clarkton, NC

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

30 nearby26 Rivers2 Lakes1 Estuary
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Top Picks Near Clarkton

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Lennons Bridge

Standout kayak fishing on Big Swamp

EstuaryBeginner14 mi away
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Lake Waccamaw

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

LakeBeginner15 mi away
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Sutton Lake

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

LakeBeginner39 mi away
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Lock And Dam #2

North Carolina · 9.0 mi

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Tory Hole

North Carolina · 9.1 mi

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Lennons Bridge

North Carolina · 14.2 mi

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

Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina · 14.7 mi

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Elwells Ferry

North Carolina · 15.1 mi

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Tar Heel

North Carolina · 18.9 mi

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Boardman

North Carolina · 19.2 mi

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Lock And Dam #1

North Carolina · 20.4 mi

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Ennis Bridge

North Carolina · 20.5 mi

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High Hill

North Carolina · 21.0 mi

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Sloans Bridge

North Carolina · 21.9 mi

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Ivanhoe

North Carolina · 23.2 mi

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William O Huske Lock And Dam

North Carolina · 25.4 mi

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Mcneils Bridge

North Carolina · 25.6 mi

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Hunts Bluff

North Carolina · 25.8 mi

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Fair Bluff

North Carolina · 26.6 mi

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Causey Landing

South Carolina · 29.1 mi

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Pireway

North Carolina · 33.8 mi

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

Ricefield Cove

South Carolina · 34.4 mi

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Fayetteville

North Carolina · 36.3 mi

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Fork Retch

South Carolina · 37.8 mi

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Sutton Lake

North Carolina · 38.9 mi

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Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Red Bluff

South Carolina · 39.6 mi

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Rices Creek

North Carolina · 40.5 mi

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North Carolina · 40.7 mi

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Chris Anderson (Highway 9 Bridge)

South Carolina · 41.2 mi

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Lester Road Bridge

South Carolina · 41.2 mi

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Sandy Bluff

South Carolina · 41.2 mi

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

Moccasins Bluff

South Carolina · 41.8 mi

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Dillon County Park

South Carolina · 42.2 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Clarkton.

Bladenboro, NC9 miElizabethtown, NC10 miDublin, NC12 miHallsboro, NC13 miLake Waccamaw, NC13 miWhiteville, NC13 miCouncil, NC14 miBrunswick, NC15 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Clarkton, NC?

Top picks near Clarkton include Lennons Bridge, Lake Waccamaw, Sutton Lake. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, estuarys.

What types of paddling can I do near Clarkton?

Near Clarkton 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 Clarkton?

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