Best Places to Kayak Near Jeffersonville, KY

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

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Top Picks Near Jeffersonville

Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss1

Copperas Creek Canoe Launch

Just 14 miles from Jeffersonville — the closest quality launch

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Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss2

Highway 77 Bridge

A top-rated river launch on Red River

RiverBeginner18 mi away
body of water near green trees during daytime3

Natural Bridge State Park

Standout kayak fishing on Mill Creek - Mill Creek Lake

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white and gray bird on water

Stanton Reservoir

Kentucky · 7.2 mi

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Rebel Trace Lake

Kentucky · 10.4 mi

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

East Fork Indian Creek Access

Kentucky · 12.2 mi

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a body of water with a red buoy in the middle of it

Merritt

Kentucky · 14.4 mi

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

Copperas Creek Canoe Launch

Kentucky · 14.5 mi

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

College Hill

Kentucky · 14.5 mi

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green lake near green mountains under white clouds during daytime

Clear Creek Lake Access

Kentucky · 15.6 mi

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body of water near green trees during daytime

Natural Bridge State Park

Kentucky · 16.9 mi

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

Highway 77 Bridge

Kentucky · 17.5 mi

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

Jackson Ferry

Kentucky · 18.1 mi

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a person in a kayak on a lake with trees and a sunset

Beaver Creek

Kentucky · 18.7 mi

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

Skidmore

Kentucky · 19.1 mi

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a person in a kayak on a lake with trees and a sunset

Leatherwood

Kentucky · 19.1 mi

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

Irvine

Kentucky · 19.5 mi

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body of water near green trees during daytime

Longbow

Kentucky · 19.7 mi

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a kayak in the water with a fallen tree in the background

Frank Brown

Kentucky · 19.9 mi

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Cave Run Lake tailwater

Kentucky · 20.2 mi

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Stony Cove

Kentucky · 20.5 mi

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Twin Knobs

Kentucky · 20.8 mi

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green and white mountains beside body of water under blue sky during daytime

Scotts Creek

Kentucky · 21.0 mi

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a lake with trees and mountains in the background

Alfrey

Kentucky · 21.4 mi

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a red kayak sitting on top of a lake next to a fallen tree

Old Habits

Kentucky · 21.5 mi

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woman in blue shirt and blue denim jeans riding orange kayak on water during daytime

Zilpo

Kentucky · 22.0 mi

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Fryman's Dock

Kentucky · 22.1 mi

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green and white mountains beside body of water under blue sky during daytime

Clay Lick

Kentucky · 22.3 mi

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a red kayak sitting on top of a lake next to a fallen tree

Boonesborough State Park

Kentucky · 22.8 mi

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

Grange City Covered Bridge

Kentucky · 22.9 mi

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a lake with trees and mountains in the background

Bangor

Kentucky · 23.4 mi

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a group of boats are in the water

Warix Run

Kentucky · 23.9 mi

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

Clay South Pond

Kentucky · 24.7 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Jeffersonville.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Jeffersonville, KY?

Top picks near Jeffersonville include Copperas Creek Canoe Launch, Highway 77 Bridge, Natural Bridge State Park. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Jeffersonville?

Near Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville?

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