Best Places to Kayak Near Gould, AR

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

30 nearby12 Rivers10 Lakes6 Bays
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Top Picks Near Gould

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

Great River Road State Park

Standout kayak fishing on Perry Martin Lake

LakeBeginner34 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

BayBeginner7 mi away
a body of water surrounded by trees and rocks3

Mulberry Grove Road

Open-water sea kayaking access on Salt Bayou Ditch

BayBeginner23 mi away
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Little Bayou Meto

Arkansas · 6.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Meto

Arkansas · 8.4 mi

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

Highway 165 Bridge

Arkansas · 11.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Moore Bayou Recreation Area

Arkansas · 12.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
people riding on blue kayak on river during daytime

Cane Creek State Park

Arkansas · 12.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Cane Creek State Park

Arkansas · 12.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Cane Creek State Park (East)

Arkansas · 12.5 mi

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

Rising Star

Arkansas · 13.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks swimming in a lake

Cane Creek State Park (West)

Arkansas · 13.6 mi

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

Wilbur D. Mills Dam

Arkansas · 15.1 mi

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

Notrebes Bend Recreation Area

Arkansas · 15.7 mi

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

Wilbur D. Mills Campground

Arkansas · 15.9 mi

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

Merrisach Lake

Arkansas · 17.7 mi

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

Cox Cypress Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 18.9 mi

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

Trulock

Arkansas · 19.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees and rocks

Mulberry Grove Road

Arkansas · 22.6 mi

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

Lock and Dam Number 4

Arkansas · 23.5 mi

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

Jacks Bay Landing

Arkansas · 23.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Saint Marie Park

Arkansas · 26.3 mi

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

North Colorado Street

Arkansas · 27.0 mi

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

Plantersville

Arkansas · 27.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Island Harbor Marina

Arkansas · 27.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Beachfront Drive

Arkansas · 27.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Arkansas River Launch

Arkansas · 27.7 mi

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

Hwy 62B #2

Arkansas · 27.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white and black boat on river during daytime

Mississippi River - Rosedale

Mississippi · 32.3 mi

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

McCallie

Arkansas · 33.6 mi

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

Great River Road State Park

Mississippi · 33.7 mi

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

Cowford

Arkansas · 34.2 mi

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

Highway 63 Bridge

Arkansas · 34.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Gould.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Gould include Great River Road State Park, Little Bayou Meto, Mulberry Grove Road. 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 Gould?

Near Gould 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 Gould?

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