Best Places to Kayak Near Dumas, AR

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

30 nearby11 Rivers10 Lakes7 Bays
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Top Picks Near Dumas

Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk1

Great River Road State Park

Standout kayak fishing on Perry Martin Lake

LakeBeginner26 mi away
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river2

Little Bayou Meto

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

BayBeginner18 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Bayou Meto

Open-water sea kayaking access on the bay

BayBeginner13 mi away

Cole Pile Spur Levee Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 7.1 mi

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

Highway 165 Bridge

Arkansas · 8.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Pendleton Park

Arkansas · 9.7 mi

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

Wilbur D. Mills Dam

Arkansas · 11.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Moore Bayou Recreation Area

Arkansas · 11.6 mi

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

Wilbur D. Mills Campground

Arkansas · 11.9 mi

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

Notrebes Bend Recreation Area

Arkansas · 12.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Meto

Arkansas · 13.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Cane Creek State Park

Arkansas · 15.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
people riding on blue kayak on river during daytime

Cane Creek State Park

Arkansas · 15.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Cane Creek State Park (East)

Arkansas · 15.4 mi

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

Merrisach Lake

Arkansas · 15.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks swimming in a lake

Cane Creek State Park (West)

Arkansas · 16.1 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Little Bayou Meto

Arkansas · 17.5 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Wild Goose Bayou Park

Arkansas · 19.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Wargo Landing

Arkansas · 19.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Barnard Road Access

Arkansas · 22.5 mi

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

McCallie

Arkansas · 22.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Buckinghim Flat Access

Arkansas · 22.9 mi

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

Jacks Bay Landing

Arkansas · 23.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Wrape WRA Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 23.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Walter Will Bryant Cannon Brake

Arkansas · 23.4 mi

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

Plantersville

Arkansas · 23.6 mi

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

Rising Star

Arkansas · 24.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Fire Tower Boating Access

Arkansas · 24.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hunger Run

Arkansas · 24.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white and black boat on river during daytime

Mississippi River - Rosedale

Mississippi · 25.6 mi

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

Moore Farms Kate Adams Lake Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 25.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Bill Bridgeforth Long Pond Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 26.1 mi

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

Great River Road State Park

Mississippi · 26.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Dumas.

Pickens, AR8 miWinchester, AR10 miGould, AR11 miWatson, AR12 miGrady, AR14 miTillar, AR15 miGillett, AR17 miReydell, AR18 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Dumas, AR?

Top picks near Dumas include Great River Road State Park, Little Bayou Meto, Bayou Meto. 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 Dumas?

Near Dumas 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 Dumas?

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