Best Places to Kayak Near Kitty Hawk, NC

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

30 nearby12 Bays7 Creeks6 Rivers
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Top Picks Near Kitty Hawk

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Sound Park

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

BayBeginner4 mi away
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Manteo Waterfront Public Boat Ramp

Open-water sea kayaking access on Shallowbag Bay

BayBeginner13 mi away
A person standing on a paddle board in the water3

Poplar Branch

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

BayBeginner16 mi away
a man carrying a surfboard on a beach

Bob Perry Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 2.5 mi

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brown boat on water

Sound Park

North Carolina · 4.1 mi

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Avalon Beach

North Carolina · 5.0 mi

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Crawford Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 5.6 mi

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red and white kayak on lake during daytime

Mashoes

North Carolina · 12.9 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Manns Harbor

North Carolina · 13.4 mi

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white canoe on river surrounded by trees

Manteo Waterfront Public Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 13.5 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

BOWSERTOWN ROAD

North Carolina · 14.3 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Washington Baum Bridge

North Carolina · 15.1 mi

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A person standing on a paddle board in the water

Poplar Branch

North Carolina · 15.6 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

East Lake Ferry

North Carolina · 19.6 mi

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Group of kayakers paddling through an urban canal with city skyline

Coinjock

North Carolina · 21.6 mi

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Alligator River Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 21.7 mi

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A river running through a lush green forest

Big Flatty

North Carolina · 23.0 mi

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person riding blue kayak on lake during daytime

Oregon Inlet Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 23.2 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Milltown Public Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 23.4 mi

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

Sawmill Park

North Carolina · 26.1 mi

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woman in white shirt sitting on wooden dock during daytime

Stumpy Point

North Carolina · 28.4 mi

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a couple of birds that are in some water

Frying Pan

North Carolina · 29.6 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Sawyers Creek

North Carolina · 29.9 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Brumley Road

North Carolina · 30.0 mi

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

Waterfront Park

North Carolina · 30.6 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Halls Creek

North Carolina · 31.8 mi

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

Poyners Road

North Carolina · 32.1 mi

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white canoe on river surrounded by trees

Perquimans

North Carolina · 33.2 mi

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a large field of green plants next to a river

Columbia

North Carolina · 33.4 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Tulls Creek Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 34.2 mi

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A person standing on a paddle board in the water

County Line Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 34.8 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Gum Neck Landing

North Carolina · 35.2 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Princess Anne Water Management Area

Virginia · 36.9 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Kitty Hawk.

Point Harbor, NC4 miHarbinger, NC5 miPowells Point, NC6 miKill Devil Hills, NC7 miJarvisburg, NC9 miGrandy, NC12 miPoplar Branch, NC14 miManteo, NC15 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Kitty Hawk, NC?

Top picks near Kitty Hawk include Sound Park, Manteo Waterfront Public Boat Ramp, Poplar Branch. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on bays, creeks, rivers.

What types of paddling can I do near Kitty Hawk?

Near Kitty Hawk 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 Kitty Hawk?

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