Best Places to Kayak Near Ivanhoe, NC

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

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Top Picks Near Ivanhoe

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Surf City

Standout kayak fishing on Topsail Sound

BayBeginner39 mi away
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Hampstead

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

BayBeginner37 mi away
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Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island

Open-water sea kayaking access on Middle Sound

BayBeginner38 mi away
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Ivanhoe

North Carolina · 7.8 mi

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Ennis Bridge

North Carolina · 9.4 mi

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Sloans Bridge

North Carolina · 14.6 mi

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Hunts Bluff

North Carolina · 16.0 mi

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Waynes Landing

North Carolina · 17.2 mi

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Elwells Ferry

North Carolina · 19.4 mi

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Sawpit Landing

North Carolina · 20.8 mi

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Chinquapin

North Carolina · 20.9 mi

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

Shelter Creek

North Carolina · 21.2 mi

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Lock And Dam #1

North Carolina · 21.6 mi

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Holly Shelter

North Carolina · 22.2 mi

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Kenansville

North Carolina · 23.9 mi

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Lock And Dam #2

North Carolina · 24.0 mi

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Tory Hole

North Carolina · 25.5 mi

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Castle Hayne

North Carolina · 27.6 mi

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Sutton Lake

North Carolina · 29.0 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Castle Street

North Carolina · 34.6 mi

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

Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina · 35.3 mi

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Tar Heel

North Carolina · 35.6 mi

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Porters Neck Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 36.5 mi

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Hampstead

North Carolina · 37.5 mi

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Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island

North Carolina · 38.0 mi

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A river running through a lush green forest

Rices Creek

North Carolina · 38.4 mi

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Wrightsville Beach

North Carolina · 38.7 mi

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William O Huske Lock And Dam

North Carolina · 38.7 mi

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Surf City

North Carolina · 39.5 mi

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Morris Landing

North Carolina · 40.4 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Seven Springs

North Carolina · 40.9 mi

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Trails End

North Carolina · 41.2 mi

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Jacksonville Landing

North Carolina · 41.5 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Ivanhoe.

Harrells, NC5 miWillard, NC8 miTeachey, NC9 miAtkinson, NC12 miRose Hill, NC12 miWallace, NC13 miGarland, NC13 miMagnolia, NC15 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Ivanhoe include Surf City, Hampstead, Paved Boat Ramp - Figure Eight Island. 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 Ivanhoe?

Near Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe?

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