Best Places to Kayak Near Little Rock, AR

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

30 nearby14 Rivers12 Lakes2 Creeks
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Top Picks Near Little Rock

a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day1

Old River Lake

Standout kayak fishing on the lake

LakeBeginner10 mi away
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Palarm Creek Launch

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

LakeBeginner16 mi away
a body of water with houses in the background3

Lake Pickthorne Launch

A top-rated lake launch on Lake Pickthorne

LakeBeginner17 mi away
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

North Little Rock RIver Front Park

Arkansas · 1.2 mi

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Riverview

Arkansas · 1.8 mi

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Interstate Park Fourche Creek Access

Arkansas · 2.8 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Shilcotts Bayou

Arkansas · 3.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Murray Park (East)

Arkansas · 4.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Murray Park (West)

Arkansas · 4.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

White Oak Bayou Access

Arkansas · 4.1 mi

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a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Remmel Park

Arkansas · 4.8 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Cooks Landing Park

Arkansas · 5.5 mi

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Hunter Lake

Arkansas · 5.8 mi

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brown wooden dock over body of water

Camp Robinson Lake Number One

Arkansas · 6.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Two Rivers Park

Arkansas · 6.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Cherrywood Lake

Arkansas · 7.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Park on the River boating access

Arkansas · 8.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

David D. Terry Park (West)

Arkansas · 8.5 mi

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

David D. Terry Lock & Dam

Arkansas · 9.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

David D. Terry Park (East)

Arkansas · 9.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Maumelle Park

Arkansas · 10.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Old River Lake

Arkansas · 10.3 mi

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Dupree Park

Arkansas · 11.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paradise Park

Arkansas · 12.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Arkansas · 12.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Little Maumelle RIver Launch

Arkansas · 13.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

East Ramp

Arkansas · 14.6 mi

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West Ramp

Arkansas · 14.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Palarm Creek Launch

Arkansas · 15.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Graham Road Boating Access

Arkansas · 16.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Dam Site

Arkansas · 16.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Lake Pickthorne Launch

Arkansas · 16.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hiway Landing Access

Arkansas · 17.0 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

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

North Little Rock, AR2 miCollege Station, AR4 miSweet Home, AR5 miSherwood, AR9 miMaumelle, AR10 miScott, AR10 miMabelvale, AR11 miWrightsville, AR11 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Little Rock, AR?

Top picks near Little Rock include Old River Lake, Palarm Creek Launch, Lake Pickthorne Launch. 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 Rock?

Near Little Rock 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 Rock?

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