Best Places to Kayak Near Durant, MS

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

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Highway 12 Bridge

Mississippi · 2.2 mi

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English Lake

Mississippi · 5.3 mi

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Holmes Community College

Mississippi · 8.5 mi

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

Big Black River

Mississippi · 9.0 mi

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Highway 35 Bridge

Mississippi · 17.8 mi

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Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi · 21.9 mi

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Highway 407 Bridge

Mississippi · 25.2 mi

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Bee Lake

Mississippi · 26.9 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Hillside National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi · 27.3 mi

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Little Eagle Lake

Mississippi · 29.1 mi

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Highway 16 Bridge

Mississippi · 29.3 mi

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Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge (South)

Mississippi · 29.8 mi

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Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge (North)

Mississippi · 30.3 mi

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Little Round Lake

Mississippi · 31.7 mi

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Pearl River

Mississippi · 32.0 mi

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Highway 35 Bridge

Mississippi · 32.4 mi

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Pearl River

Mississippi · 32.5 mi

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Battle Bluff Road Bridge

Mississippi · 33.3 mi

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Ratliff Ferry

Mississippi · 33.8 mi

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Coal Bluff

Mississippi · 34.3 mi

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Veterans Memorial Park

Mississippi · 35.6 mi

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Pearl River

Mississippi · 36.2 mi

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Wolf Lake

Mississippi · 36.8 mi

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Highway 12 Bridge

Mississippi · 36.9 mi

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Pearl River State Wildlife Management Area

Mississippi · 37.2 mi

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Yazoo River

Mississippi · 37.8 mi

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Yazoo River

Mississippi · 37.9 mi

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Hard Cash Lake

Mississippi · 38.0 mi

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Lakeside Street

Mississippi · 38.5 mi

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Browns Landing

Mississippi · 39.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Durant, MS?

Top picks near Durant include Hillside National Wildlife Refuge, Lakeside Street, Little Round Lake. 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 Durant?

Near Durant 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 Durant?

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