Best Places to Kayak Near College Station, AR

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

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Top Picks Near College Station

a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day1

Old River Lake

Standout kayak fishing on the lake

LakeBeginner6 mi away
a body of water with houses in the background2

Lake Pickthorne Launch

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

LakeBeginner17 mi away
brown wooden dock over body of water3

Camp Robinson Lake Number One

Just 10 miles from College Station — the closest quality launch

LakeBeginner10 mi away
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Remmel Park

Arkansas · 1.0 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Interstate Park Fourche Creek Access

Arkansas · 3.6 mi

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

North Little Rock RIver Front Park

Arkansas · 3.8 mi

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

David D. Terry Park (West)

Arkansas · 4.1 mi

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

David D. Terry Lock & Dam

Arkansas · 4.8 mi

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

David D. Terry Park (East)

Arkansas · 5.1 mi

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

Old River Lake

Arkansas · 6.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Riverview

Arkansas · 6.2 mi

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

Shilcotts Bayou

Arkansas · 7.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

White Oak Bayou Access

Arkansas · 8.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Cherrywood Lake

Arkansas · 8.4 mi

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

Murray Park (East)

Arkansas · 8.4 mi

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

Murray Park (West)

Arkansas · 8.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hunter Lake

Arkansas · 9.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Camp Robinson Lake Number One

Arkansas · 9.6 mi

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

Cooks Landing Park

Arkansas · 10.0 mi

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

Two Rivers Park

Arkansas · 11.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Dupree Park

Arkansas · 11.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Park on the River boating access

Arkansas · 12.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paradise Park

Arkansas · 13.0 mi

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

Maumelle Park

Arkansas · 14.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Graham Road Boating Access

Arkansas · 15.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Lake Pickthorne Launch

Arkansas · 16.6 mi

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

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Arkansas · 16.8 mi

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

Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 17.6 mi

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

Little Maumelle RIver Launch

Arkansas · 17.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

East Ramp

Arkansas · 18.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Tar Camp Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 18.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

West Ramp

Arkansas · 19.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Clubbs Access

Arkansas · 19.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of College Station.

Sweet Home, AR2 miLittle Rock, AR4 miNorth Little Rock, AR5 miScott, AR6 miWrightsville, AR7 miHensley, AR8 miSherwood, AR10 miMabelvale, AR11 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near College Station, AR?

Top picks near College Station include Old River Lake, Lake Pickthorne Launch, Camp Robinson Lake Number One. 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 College Station?

Near College Station 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 College Station?

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