Best Places to Kayak Near Greenwood, MS

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

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Top Picks Near Greenwood

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Sumner

Standout kayak fishing on Cassidy Bayou

BayBeginner33 mi away
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Hillside National Wildlife Refuge

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

BayBeginner35 mi away
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Highway 8 Bridge

A top-rated lake launch on Minter City Cutoff

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Veterans Memorial Park

Mississippi · 0.8 mi

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Little Round Lake

Mississippi · 5.4 mi

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Lakeside Street

Mississippi · 8.5 mi

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Mcintyre Scatters

Mississippi · 10.9 mi

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Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge (North)

Mississippi · 11.2 mi

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Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge (South)

Mississippi · 11.6 mi

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Six Mile Lake

Mississippi · 12.0 mi

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Malmaison Road

Mississippi · 14.6 mi

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Highway 8 Bridge

Mississippi · 17.6 mi

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Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi · 20.4 mi

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Highway 8 Bridge

Mississippi · 20.6 mi

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Little Eagle Lake

Mississippi · 28.2 mi

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Highway 12 Bridge

Mississippi · 30.1 mi

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

Grenada Dam

Mississippi · 30.2 mi

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Grenada Lake South Abutment

Mississippi · 30.8 mi

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Highway 35 Bridge

Mississippi · 31.2 mi

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Grenada Lake Wolf Creek

Mississippi · 31.5 mi

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Grenada Lake Hugh White State Park

Mississippi · 31.8 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Highway 32 Bridge

Mississippi · 31.9 mi

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Grenada Lake Noth Abutment

Mississippi · 32.0 mi

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Bee Lake

Mississippi · 32.1 mi

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Hard Cash Lake

Mississippi · 32.6 mi

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

Grenada Lake Piney Woods

Mississippi · 33.2 mi

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Sumner

Mississippi · 33.4 mi

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Highway 407 Bridge

Mississippi · 33.5 mi

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Hillside National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi · 34.6 mi

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Panola Quitman Floodway

Mississippi · 35.9 mi

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Grenada Lake

Mississippi · 36.1 mi

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Grenada Lake

Mississippi · 36.2 mi

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English Lake

Mississippi · 36.7 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Greenwood.

Sidon, MS7 miMoney, MS10 miItta Bena, MS10 miCarrollton, MS13 miSchlater, MS13 miMorgan City, MS14 miCoila, MS14 miNorth Carrollton, MS15 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Greenwood include Sumner, Hillside National Wildlife Refuge, Highway 8 Bridge. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near Greenwood?

Near Greenwood 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 Greenwood?

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