Best Places to Kayak Near Cumberland, NC

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

30 nearby21 Rivers8 Lakes1 Estuary
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Top Picks Near Cumberland

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Lennons Bridge

Standout kayak fishing on Big Swamp

EstuaryBeginner37 mi away
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Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp

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

LakeBeginner45 mi away
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Sewanee Street

A top-rated lake launch on Lake Wallace

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Lake Rim

North Carolina · 4.6 mi

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Fayetteville

North Carolina · 6.6 mi

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William O Huske Lock And Dam

North Carolina · 14.3 mi

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Tar Heel

North Carolina · 20.7 mi

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Lumber River State Park

North Carolina · 22.6 mi

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Wagram

North Carolina · 22.7 mi

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North Carolina · 23.4 mi

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Rhodes Pond

North Carolina · 23.8 mi

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Mcneils Bridge

North Carolina · 26.8 mi

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High Hill

North Carolina · 28.6 mi

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Lillington

North Carolina · 29.3 mi

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Tory Hole

North Carolina · 33.0 mi

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Lock And Dam #2

North Carolina · 34.4 mi

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Sloans Bridge

North Carolina · 35.9 mi

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Lennons Bridge

North Carolina · 36.6 mi

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Avents Ferry Bridge

North Carolina · 37.8 mi

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Boardman

North Carolina · 38.8 mi

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Cross Point Landing

North Carolina · 39.3 mi

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Hollemans Crossing

North Carolina · 41.8 mi

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Deep River Park

North Carolina · 42.0 mi

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

Moccasins Bluff

South Carolina · 43.3 mi

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

Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 44.7 mi

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Ennis Bridge

North Carolina · 44.8 mi

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Lower Impoundment

South Carolina · 46.9 mi

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New Hope Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 47.2 mi

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Fishing Area

South Carolina · 47.5 mi

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Fair Bluff

North Carolina · 47.9 mi

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Sewanee Street

South Carolina · 48.0 mi

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Jordan Lake Ebenezer Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 48.2 mi

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Vista Point Boat Launch

North Carolina · 48.5 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Cumberland.

Hope Mills, NC4 miParkton, NC7 miFayetteville, NC8 miFort Bragg, NC10 miLumber Bridge, NC11 miRex, NC11 miPope A F B, NC12 miSpring Lake, NC12 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Cumberland include Lennons Bridge, Poe's Ridge Boat Ramp, Sewanee Street. 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 Cumberland?

Near Cumberland 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 Cumberland?

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