Best Places to Kayak Near Delco, NC

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

30 nearby16 Rivers9 Lakes3 Creeks
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Top Picks Near Delco

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Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island

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

BayBeginner26 mi away
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Trails End

Open-water sea kayaking access on Masonboro Sound Orw Area

BayBeginner22 mi away
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Wrightsville Beach

Standout kayak fishing on Wrightsville Recreational Area

LakeBeginner23 mi away
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Lock And Dam #1

North Carolina · 7.8 mi

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Hunts Bluff

North Carolina · 9.6 mi

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Sutton Lake

North Carolina · 11.4 mi

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Elwells Ferry

North Carolina · 14.3 mi

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Rices Creek

North Carolina · 14.3 mi

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Castle Street

North Carolina · 15.4 mi

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Castle Hayne

North Carolina · 17.0 mi

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Ivanhoe

North Carolina · 19.4 mi

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

Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina · 20.6 mi

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Trails End

North Carolina · 22.5 mi

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Ennis Bridge

North Carolina · 22.7 mi

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Wrightsville Beach

North Carolina · 23.0 mi

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Unnamed Ramp

North Carolina · 23.2 mi

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Carolina Beach State Park

North Carolina · 24.7 mi

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Unnamed Ramp

North Carolina · 25.1 mi

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Snows Cut

North Carolina · 25.4 mi

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Porters Neck Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 25.6 mi

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Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island

North Carolina · 25.6 mi

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Holly Shelter

North Carolina · 26.3 mi

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Unnamed Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 26.4 mi

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Sawpit Landing

North Carolina · 27.7 mi

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Sunset Harbor

North Carolina · 28.0 mi

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NE 55th St Municipal Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 28.5 mi

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Oak Island

North Carolina · 28.6 mi

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Holden Beach

North Carolina · 28.7 mi

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A large body of water surrounded by trees

Federal Point

North Carolina · 29.2 mi

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

Shelter Creek

North Carolina · 29.6 mi

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Lock And Dam #2

North Carolina · 30.0 mi

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

Bricklanding Road

North Carolina · 31.4 mi

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Tory Hole

North Carolina · 31.6 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Delco.

Riegelwood, NC4 miBolton, NC8 miLeland, NC9 miCurrie, NC10 miKelly, NC11 miWinnabow, NC11 miAtkinson, NC14 miCouncil, NC14 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Delco include Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island, Trails End, Wrightsville Beach. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Delco?

Near Delco 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 Delco?

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