Best Places to Kayak Near Elizabethtown, NC

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

30 nearby23 Rivers4 Lakes2 Creeks
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Top Picks Near Elizabethtown

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Lennons Bridge

Standout kayak fishing on Big Swamp

EstuaryBeginner21 mi away
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Rhodes Pond

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

LakeBeginner40 mi away
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk3

Lake Waccamaw

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

LakeBeginner24 mi away
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Lock And Dam #2

North Carolina · 1.5 mi

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Tory Hole

North Carolina · 1.9 mi

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Sloans Bridge

North Carolina · 12.3 mi

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Tar Heel

North Carolina · 13.8 mi

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Ennis Bridge

North Carolina · 14.9 mi

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Elwells Ferry

North Carolina · 16.8 mi

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Ivanhoe

North Carolina · 19.1 mi

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William O Huske Lock And Dam

North Carolina · 19.2 mi

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Lennons Bridge

North Carolina · 20.8 mi

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Lock And Dam #1

North Carolina · 23.2 mi

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High Hill

North Carolina · 23.6 mi

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

Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina · 24.0 mi

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Hunts Bluff

North Carolina · 25.7 mi

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Boardman

North Carolina · 26.1 mi

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Mcneils Bridge

North Carolina · 27.4 mi

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Fayetteville

North Carolina · 28.8 mi

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Fair Bluff

North Carolina · 35.0 mi

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Lake Rim

North Carolina · 37.5 mi

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Causey Landing

South Carolina · 37.5 mi

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Rhodes Pond

North Carolina · 40.4 mi

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Waynes Landing

North Carolina · 40.7 mi

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Sutton Lake

North Carolina · 40.8 mi

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Sawpit Landing

North Carolina · 43.0 mi

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

Ricefield Cove

South Carolina · 43.2 mi

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Castle Hayne

North Carolina · 43.3 mi

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Holly Shelter

North Carolina · 43.7 mi

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Pireway

North Carolina · 43.8 mi

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

Shelter Creek

North Carolina · 43.9 mi

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Chinquapin

North Carolina · 44.0 mi

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Rices Creek

North Carolina · 45.0 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Elizabethtown.

Dublin, NC9 miClarkton, NC10 miWhite Oak, NC12 miBladenboro, NC13 miTar Heel, NC15 miCouncil, NC18 miGarland, NC18 miHarrells, NC19 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Elizabethtown include Lennons Bridge, Rhodes Pond, Lake Waccamaw. 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 Elizabethtown?

Near Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown?

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