Best Places to Kayak Near Lander, WY

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

8 nearby4 Lakes3 Reservoirs1 Ocean
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Top Picks Near Lander

woman in blue and black wetsuit riding on blue kayak on blue sea during daytime1

Ocean Lake

Open-water sea kayaking access on the ocean

OceanBeginner23 mi away
Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset2

Cameahwait Lake (Bass Lake)

Standout kayak fishing on the lake

LakeBeginner40 mi away
a mountain range with a body of water in front of it3

Boulder Lake

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

LakeBeginner48 mi away
blue sea under cloudy sky

Worthen Meadows Reservoir

Wyoming · 14.6 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with mountains in the background

Fiddlers Lake

Wyoming · 17.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset

Louis Lake

Wyoming · 19.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
woman in blue and black wetsuit riding on blue kayak on blue sea during daytime

Ocean Lake

Wyoming · 22.8 mi

OceanSea KayakingSUPBeginner
a large body of water surrounded by trees

Pilot Butte Reservoir

Wyoming · 24.1 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset

Cameahwait Lake (Bass Lake)

Wyoming · 39.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
woman in blue and black wetsuit riding on blue kayak on blue sea during daytime

Boysen Reservoir

Wyoming · 44.0 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a mountain range with a body of water in front of it

Boulder Lake

Wyoming · 48.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Lander.

Hudson, WY9 miFort Washakie, WY13 miArapahoe, WY14 miSaint Stephens, WY18 miKinnear, WY20 miRiverton, WY21 miPavillion, WY24 miShoshoni, WY42 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Lander, WY?

Top picks near Lander include Ocean Lake, Cameahwait Lake (Bass Lake), Boulder Lake. In total there are 8 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, reservoirs, oceans.

What types of paddling can I do near Lander?

Near Lander 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 Lander?

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