Best Places to Kayak Near Craigsville, WV

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

30 nearby18 Lakes11 Rivers1 Reservoir
← All paddling in West Virginia

Top Picks Near Craigsville

Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss1

Thurmond Depot

A top-rated river launch on New River

RiverBeginner21 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss2

Fayette Station

A top-rated river launch on New River

RiverBeginner23 mi away
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees3

Frametown CR 21 Bridge

Standout kayak fishing on Elk River

LakeBeginner24 mi away

Indian Rocks Lake

West Virginia · 0.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Mouth of Cherry

West Virginia · 2.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Gauley River at Mouth of Panther Creek

West Virginia · 4.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Big Ditch Lake

West Virginia · 7.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Persinger Creek

West Virginia · 7.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Camp Ceaser Lake

West Virginia · 10.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Summit Lake

West Virginia · 12.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Salmon Run Boat Ramp

West Virginia · 12.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Gauley River (Summersville Lake)

West Virginia · 14.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Summersville Tailwaters

West Virginia · 15.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Summersville Lake: Winter Ramp

West Virginia · 15.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by mountains

Battle Run

West Virginia · 16.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
River flowing between hills under a clear blue sky

Summersville Lake

West Virginia · 16.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Webster Springs Park

West Virginia · 16.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Back Fork of Elk River C&R

West Virginia · 19.6 mi

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

Thurmond Depot

West Virginia · 20.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Strange Creek

West Virginia · 21.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Baltimore Run

West Virginia · 21.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Elk River

West Virginia · 21.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Elk River

West Virginia · 23.0 mi

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

Fayette Station

West Virginia · 23.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Charmco Roadside Park

West Virginia · 23.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Sutton Lake

West Virginia · 23.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Sutton dam Tailwaters

West Virginia · 23.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Tate Creek

West Virginia · 23.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Duck

West Virginia · 23.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Sutton Lake: Gerald R Freeman Campground

West Virginia · 24.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A river running through a lush green forest

Hines

West Virginia · 24.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
an aerial view of a lake surrounded by trees

Frametown CR 21 Bridge

West Virginia · 24.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river with rocks and trees

Handley Water Management Area Lake

West Virginia · 24.8 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Craigsville.

Calvin, WV3 miTioga, WV4 miCamden On Gauley, WV5 miFenwick, WV6 miCanvas, WV7 miCowen, WV8 miNettie, WV8 miRichwood, WV9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Craigsville, WV?

Top picks near Craigsville include Thurmond Depot, Fayette Station, Frametown CR 21 Bridge. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, reservoirs.

What types of paddling can I do near Craigsville?

Near Craigsville 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 Craigsville?

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