Best Places to Kayak Near Cotton Plant, AR

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

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Top Picks Near Cotton Plant

brown wooden dock over body of water1

Bayou Des Arc Wildlife Management Area

Standout kayak fishing on Lake Des Arc

LakeBeginner16 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss2

Riverside Street

Just 15 miles from Cotton Plant — the closest quality launch

RiverBeginner15 mi away
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.3

Mallard Pond Road

A top-rated river launch on Little Red River

RiverBeginner17 mi away

Hwy 38 Boating Access

Arkansas · 1.5 mi

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Hwy 306 Boating Access

Arkansas · 3.4 mi

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Highway 17 Access

Arkansas · 5.7 mi

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Dark Corner Spur Boating Access

Arkansas · 7.0 mi

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Howell High Water

Arkansas · 7.7 mi

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Float Road Access

Arkansas · 9.0 mi

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Robe Bayou

Arkansas · 9.8 mi

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Dump Road Access

Arkansas · 9.8 mi

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Marion McCollum/Lake Greenlee North

Arkansas · 10.0 mi

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Robe Bayou

Arkansas · 10.1 mi

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Wood Duck Pond

Arkansas · 10.4 mi

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Robe Bayou #2

Arkansas · 10.5 mi

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Marion McCollum/Lake Greenlee South Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 10.9 mi

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Robe Bayou #3

Arkansas · 10.9 mi

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Teal Pond

Arkansas · 11.1 mi

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

Broadwater

Arkansas · 11.1 mi

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Robe Bayou

Arkansas · 11.2 mi

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Rock Island RR

Arkansas · 11.5 mi

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Straight Lake

Arkansas · 11.5 mi

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Dagmar Pond

Arkansas · 11.7 mi

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Apple Lake

Arkansas · 12.5 mi

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Deep Bank Slough

Arkansas · 14.3 mi

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Hwy 260 Boating Access

Arkansas · 14.4 mi

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

Riverside Street

Arkansas · 14.6 mi

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

Des Arc

Arkansas · 15.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hwy 70

Arkansas · 15.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Bayou Des Arc Wildlife Management Area

Arkansas · 16.3 mi

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

Mallard Pond Road

Arkansas · 17.0 mi

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Whirl Lake

Arkansas · 17.0 mi

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Pond F-1

Arkansas · 17.7 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Cotton Plant.

Hunter, AR6 miWheatley, AR10 miBrinkley, AR10 miGregory, AR11 miGoodwin, AR14 miMc Crory, AR16 miDes Arc, AR16 miPatterson, AR17 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Cotton Plant, AR?

Top picks near Cotton Plant include Bayou Des Arc Wildlife Management Area, Riverside Street, Mallard Pond Road. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, bays, rivers.

What types of paddling can I do near Cotton Plant?

Near Cotton Plant 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 Cotton Plant?

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