Best Places to Kayak Near Little Orleans, MD

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

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Top Picks Near Little Orleans

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Sawmill Cove

Standout kayak fishing on Sleepy Creek Lake

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Blue Ford North

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

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Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss3

Paw Paw CR 1/1

A top-rated creek launch on South Branch Potomac River

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

Great Cacapon

West Virginia · 7.0 mi

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

Paw Paw

West Virginia · 11.1 mi

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Rocky Gap State Park

Maryland · 14.1 mi

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Koon Lake

Pennsylvania · 16.0 mi

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Gordon Lake

Pennsylvania · 16.3 mi

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Cacapon Crossing

West Virginia · 16.5 mi

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Sawmill Cove

West Virginia · 16.6 mi

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

Sleepy Creek Lake

West Virginia · 17.0 mi

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

Paw Paw CR 1/1

West Virginia · 17.1 mi

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Blue Ford North

West Virginia · 18.2 mi

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Cherry Run

West Virginia · 18.9 mi

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C-17 Bloomery Run

West Virginia · 19.8 mi

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Wiley Ford

West Virginia · 20.8 mi

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Jones Springs

West Virginia · 21.9 mi

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Millesonne Mills Bridge

West Virginia · 22.1 mi

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Meadow Grounds Lake

Pennsylvania · 23.2 mi

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Fort Bedford Museum

Pennsylvania · 23.9 mi

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Shawnee State Park - Kegg Run

Pennsylvania · 27.4 mi

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Shawnee State Park - #2 Picnic Area

Pennsylvania · 27.7 mi

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Hanging Rock

West Virginia · 27.8 mi

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Shawnee State Park - Colvin

Pennsylvania · 28.1 mi

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BREEZEWOOD ACCESS PATH IMPROVEMENTS

Pennsylvania · 31.6 mi

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

Yellow Springs North

West Virginia · 31.7 mi

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Cowans Gap Lake - 2

Pennsylvania · 32.0 mi

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Cowans Gap Lake - 1

Pennsylvania · 32.0 mi

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Romney Bridge

West Virginia · 32.1 mi

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Fort Mill Ridge Water Management Area

West Virginia · 32.8 mi

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Priest Springs

West Virginia · 33.3 mi

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Taylors Landing - West

Maryland · 35.0 mi

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Taylors Landing - East

Maryland · 35.0 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Little Orleans.

Artemas, PA5 miGreat Cacapon, WV8 miFlintstone, MD10 miHancock, MD11 miBerkeley Springs, WV11 miWarfordsburg, PA11 miClearville, PA12 miOldtown, MD14 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Little Orleans, MD?

Top picks near Little Orleans include Sawmill Cove, Blue Ford North, Paw Paw CR 1/1. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Little Orleans?

Near Little Orleans 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 Little Orleans?

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