Best Places to Kayak Near Lexington, MS

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

30 nearby14 Lakes14 Rivers2 Bays
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Top Picks Near Lexington

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Deer Bayou

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

BayBeginner38 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Hillside National Wildlife Refuge

Open-water sea kayaking access on Parker Bayou

BayBeginner17 mi away
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Lakeside Street

Standout kayak fishing on Roebuck Lake

LakeBeginner29 mi away
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English Lake

Mississippi · 10.1 mi

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Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi · 10.7 mi

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Holmes Community College

Mississippi · 13.3 mi

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Highway 12 Bridge

Mississippi · 13.6 mi

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

Big Black River

Mississippi · 15.1 mi

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Bee Lake

Mississippi · 16.1 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Hillside National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi · 17.0 mi

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Little Eagle Lake

Mississippi · 17.6 mi

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Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge (South)

Mississippi · 20.0 mi

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Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge (North)

Mississippi · 20.5 mi

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Little Round Lake

Mississippi · 23.5 mi

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Highway 35 Bridge

Mississippi · 24.0 mi

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Highway 12 Bridge

Mississippi · 25.3 mi

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Hard Cash Lake

Mississippi · 26.6 mi

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Wolf Lake

Mississippi · 27.6 mi

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Veterans Memorial Park

Mississippi · 28.5 mi

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Highway 16 Bridge

Mississippi · 29.0 mi

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Lakeside Street

Mississippi · 29.4 mi

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Yazoo River

Mississippi · 30.1 mi

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Yazoo River

Mississippi · 30.2 mi

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Highway 407 Bridge

Mississippi · 31.1 mi

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Wolf Lake

Mississippi · 32.4 mi

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Murphy Road

Mississippi · 37.2 mi

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Deer Bayou

Mississippi · 38.3 mi

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Mcintyre Scatters

Mississippi · 38.5 mi

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Ratliff Ferry

Mississippi · 38.8 mi

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Pearl River

Mississippi · 38.9 mi

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Pearl River

Mississippi · 39.1 mi

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Six Mile Lake

Mississippi · 39.8 mi

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Coal Bluff

Mississippi · 40.2 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Lexington.

Goodman, MS11 miTchula, MS12 miDurant, MS12 miCruger, MS16 miPickens, MS17 miWest, MS17 miCoila, MS18 miSallis, MS19 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Lexington, MS?

Top picks near Lexington include Deer Bayou, Hillside National Wildlife Refuge, Lakeside Street. 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 Lexington?

Near Lexington 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 Lexington?

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