Best Places to Kayak Near Jacksonville, AR

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

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Top Picks Near Jacksonville

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Howard Lane

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

BayBeginner25 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Gravel HIll Road Bridge

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Des Arc

BayBeginner25 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Tree Lakes Road

A top-rated bay launch on Bayou Des Arc

BayBeginner25 mi away
a body of water with houses in the background

Lake Pickthorne Launch

Arkansas · 4.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Camp Robinson Lake Number One

Arkansas · 9.4 mi

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

North Little Rock RIver Front Park

Arkansas · 11.7 mi

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

Shilcotts Bayou

Arkansas · 12.0 mi

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

Remmel Park

Arkansas · 12.2 mi

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

Murray Park (East)

Arkansas · 13.3 mi

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

Murray Park (West)

Arkansas · 13.4 mi

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

Cooks Landing Park

Arkansas · 13.9 mi

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

David D. Terry Park (West)

Arkansas · 14.4 mi

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

Old River Lake

Arkansas · 14.5 mi

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

David D. Terry Park (East)

Arkansas · 15.0 mi

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

Palarm Creek Launch

Arkansas · 15.0 mi

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

David D. Terry Lock & Dam

Arkansas · 15.1 mi

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

Two Rivers Park

Arkansas · 15.5 mi

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

Greens Lake Camp

Arkansas · 15.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Nursery Pond Road

Arkansas · 16.2 mi

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

Palarm Creek

Arkansas · 16.3 mi

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

Adams Lake Landing

Arkansas · 16.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Paradise Landing

Arkansas · 17.1 mi

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

Maumelle Park

Arkansas · 17.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Lawrence Circle

Arkansas · 17.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Gold Creek Landing

Arkansas · 18.6 mi

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

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Arkansas · 19.1 mi

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

Caney Creek

Arkansas · 19.4 mi

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

Little Maumelle RIver Launch

Arkansas · 20.7 mi

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

Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 24.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Gravel HIll Road Bridge

Arkansas · 24.6 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Tree Lakes Road

Arkansas · 24.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Westrock Landing

Arkansas · 24.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Howard Lane

Arkansas · 24.7 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Jacksonville.

Little Rock Air Force Base, AR1 miSherwood, AR5 miCabot, AR7 miNorth Little Rock, AR11 miLittle Rock, AR13 miScott, AR13 miCollege Station, AR13 miVilonia, AR13 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Jacksonville include Howard Lane, Gravel HIll Road Bridge, Tree Lakes Road. 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 Jacksonville?

Near Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?

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