Best Places to Kayak Near Lincoln City, OR

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

30 nearby18 Rivers10 Lakes1 Bay
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Top Picks Near Lincoln City

Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background1

Depoe Bay Harbor

Standout kayak fishing on Depoe Bay

BayBeginner12 mi away
high-angle photo of green and brown mountain range2

Cape Kiwanda

Open-water sea kayaking access on Pacific Ocean

OceanBeginner17 mi away
Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset3

East Devils Lake State Park

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

LakeBeginner1 mi away
Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset

East Devils Lake State Park

Oregon · 0.1 mi

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a couple of boats floating on top of a lake

Regatta Park

Oregon · 0.4 mi

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Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset

Devils Lake State Recreation Area

Oregon · 0.9 mi

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two people in a boat fishing on a lake

Holmes Road Park

Oregon · 1.5 mi

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A serene lake underneath a cloudy sky.

Blue Heron Landing

Oregon · 1.9 mi

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green trees beside body of water during daytime

Siletz Moorage

Oregon · 4.7 mi

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A person in a red boat on a river

Knight Park

Oregon · 5.0 mi

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green trees near body of water during daytime

Coyote Rock RV Park and Marina

Oregon · 6.1 mi

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green trees near river during daytime

Chinook Bend RV and Marina

Oregon · 6.2 mi

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red and white boat on river during daytime

Sunset Landing RV Park & Campground

Oregon · 6.5 mi

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green trees near river during daytime

Ichwhit Park

Oregon · 7.5 mi

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Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset

Willow Street

Oregon · 8.5 mi

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Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset

Carlton Way

Oregon · 9.3 mi

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Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset

North of McMinnville

Oregon · 9.4 mi

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red and white boat on river during daytime

Strome Park

Oregon · 10.7 mi

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Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Depoe Bay Harbor

Oregon · 11.5 mi

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green trees beside river during daytime

Morgan Park

Oregon · 12.4 mi

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a blue kayak in the water with trees in the background

Little Nestucca

Oregon · 13.6 mi

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green trees near river during daytime

Ojalla Bridge Slide

Oregon · 14.6 mi

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Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset

Moonshine County Park

Oregon · 15.3 mi

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green trees beside body of water during daytime

Fisher Tract

Oregon · 15.7 mi

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a blue kayak in the water with trees in the background

Pacific City Landing

Oregon · 15.9 mi

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a blue kayak in the water with trees in the background

Pacific City Sporting Good & Marina

Oregon · 16.6 mi

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Two paddleboarders on a serene mountain lake at sunset

Siletz Bridge

Oregon · 16.7 mi

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green trees beside body of water during daytime

Raines Resort

Oregon · 17.0 mi

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high-angle photo of green and brown mountain range

Cape Kiwanda

Oregon · 17.2 mi

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green trees near river during daytime

Cloverdale

Oregon · 17.2 mi

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Calm lake surrounded by lush green forest

Mill Park

Oregon · 17.2 mi

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green trees near body of water during daytime

Hee Hee Illahee

Oregon · 17.6 mi

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Calm lake surrounded by lush green forest

Twin Bridges Memorial Park

Oregon · 17.9 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Lincoln City.

Neotsu, OR2 miOtis, OR4 miGleneden Beach, OR6 miRose Lodge, OR6 miDepoe Bay, OR8 miNeskowin, OR15 miOtter Rock, OR16 miPacific City, OR16 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Lincoln City, OR?

Top picks near Lincoln City include Depoe Bay Harbor, Cape Kiwanda, East Devils Lake State Park. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near Lincoln City?

Near Lincoln City 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 Lincoln City?

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