Best Places to Kayak Near Florissant, CO

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

28 nearby12 Rivers8 Reservoirs6 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Florissant

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Fisherman's Bridge

A top-rated river launch on Arkansas River

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Buena Vista Whitewater Park

A top-rated river launch on Arkansas River

RiverBeginner49 mi away
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Lake Pueblo State Park

Standout kayak fishing on Boggs Creek - Lake Pueblo

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Skaguay Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 13.3 mi

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Eleven Mile State Park

Colorado · 15.3 mi

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Eleven Mile State Park

Colorado · 16.7 mi

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Eleven Mile State Park

Colorado · 16.8 mi

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South Platte

Colorado · 23.1 mi

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Spinney Mountain State Park

Colorado · 23.7 mi

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Spinney Mountain State Park

Colorado · 23.9 mi

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Colorado · 25.2 mi

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Brush Hollow State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 26.9 mi

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Colorado · 29.7 mi

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Colorado · 30.6 mi

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Colorado · 30.8 mi

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Tarryall Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 34.2 mi

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Tarryall Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 34.3 mi

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Colorado · 37.9 mi

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Colorado · 42.4 mi

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Pueblo Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 43.8 mi

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Pueblo Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 43.9 mi

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DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 44.4 mi

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Colorado · 45.4 mi

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Lake Pueblo State Park - Northshore Marina

Colorado · 45.7 mi

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Colorado · 45.8 mi

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Fisherman's Bridge

Colorado · 46.6 mi

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A river flows through a beautiful mountain landscape.

Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

Colorado · 47.5 mi

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Lake Pueblo State Park

Colorado · 47.6 mi

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Southshore Marina

Colorado · 47.7 mi

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A river flows through a snowy landscape.

Buena Vista State Wildlife Area

Colorado · 48.2 mi

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Buena Vista Whitewater Park

Colorado · 48.7 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Florissant.

Cripple Creek, CO6 miDivide, CO9 miVictor, CO9 miGreen Mountain Falls, CO13 miCascade, CO14 miWoodland Park, CO15 miManitou Springs, CO17 miLake George, CO18 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Florissant, CO?

Top picks near Florissant include Fisherman's Bridge, Buena Vista Whitewater Park, Lake Pueblo State Park. In total there are 28 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, reservoirs, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Florissant?

Near Florissant 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 Florissant?

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