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.

30 nearby15 Rivers8 Creeks7 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Little Orleans

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Sawmill Cove

Standout kayak fishing on Sleepy Creek Lake

LakeBeginner17 mi away
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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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Fifteen Mile Creek

Maryland · 4.4 mi

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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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Cohill Station

Maryland · 7.3 mi

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Power House

West Virginia · 7.6 mi

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Bond's Landing - Green Ridge State Forest

Maryland · 7.6 mi

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Little Tonoloway / Hancock

Maryland · 10.5 mi

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Paw Paw

West Virginia · 11.1 mi

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Fishers Ford Bridge

West Virginia · 11.2 mi

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Cacapon State Park

West Virginia · 13.5 mi

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Rocky Gap State Park

Maryland · 14.1 mi

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Rocky Gap State Park soft access

Maryland · 14.5 mi

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Mouth of South Branch

West Virginia · 15.9 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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Sleepy Creek Lake Dam

West Virginia · 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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Camp Harding Park

Maryland · 18.0 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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Spring Gap

Maryland · 20.0 mi

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Fort Frederick State Park / Big Pool boat ramp

Maryland · 20.5 mi

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Fort Frederick State Park Soft Launch

Maryland · 20.7 mi

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Wiley Ford

West Virginia · 20.8 mi

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Eugene Mason Sports Complex Boat Access

Maryland · 21.0 mi

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Rt 9 Bridge

West Virginia · 21.2 mi

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Jones Springs

West Virginia · 21.9 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, creeks, lakes.

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.