Best Places to Kayak Near Lyons, GA

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

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Top Picks Near Lyons

Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk1

Dunn's Lake

Standout kayak fishing on the lake

LakeBeginner25 mi away
a body of water surrounded by a forest2

George L. Smith State Park

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

LakeBeginner29 mi away
a lake with a mountain in the background3

George L. Smith State Park

A top-rated lake launch on Fifteenmile Creek - Watson Pond

LakeBeginner28 mi away
people riding on yellow kayak

Jones Landing

Georgia · 8.5 mi

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a body of water with trees in the background

Joy Bluff Landing

Georgia · 10.9 mi

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green trees beside body of water during daytime

Cotton Patch Pond

Georgia · 14.0 mi

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A river running through a forest filled with lots of trees

Prison Landing (Highway 147 Bridge)

Georgia · 14.3 mi

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a body of water with trees in the background

Grays Landing

Georgia · 15.8 mi

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A river running through a forest filled with lots of trees

Morris Landing

Georgia · 16.2 mi

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a body of water surrounded by trees and clouds

US1 Bridge - Altamaha River

Georgia · 16.2 mi

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A river running through a forest filled with lots of trees

Deen's Landing

Georgia · 16.4 mi

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a stream running through a lush green forest

McNatt Falls

Georgia · 16.9 mi

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a body of water surrounded by trees and a blue sky

Mt. Vernon Bridge (US280 Bridge)

Georgia · 19.0 mi

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people riding on yellow kayak

State Highway 135

Georgia · 19.1 mi

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

Town Bluff (SR135)

Georgia · 19.2 mi

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a stream running through a lush green forest

Bell's Ferry

Georgia · 19.3 mi

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A river running through a lush green forest

Clark Bluff Landing

Georgia · 19.4 mi

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A river running through a forest filled with lots of trees

Eason Bluff

Georgia · 19.9 mi

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a body of water surrounded by trees and clouds

Highway 169 Bridge

Georgia · 20.8 mi

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

Big Hammock Wildlife Management Area (Tattnall)

Georgia · 22.2 mi

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J.E. Stanfield (Big Hammock Wildlife Management Area)

Georgia · 23.0 mi

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Hinsons Landing

Georgia · 23.2 mi

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a stream running through a lush green forest

Carter's Bight

Georgia · 24.2 mi

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a person in a small boat on a lake

Soperton Bridge Landing (Highway 46 Bridge)

Georgia · 24.2 mi

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Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Dunn's Lake

Georgia · 24.9 mi

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A boat floating on top of a river next to a lush green hillside

Hall's Bridge

Georgia · 26.2 mi

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A boat floating on top of a river next to a lush green hillside

Dead River Landing

Georgia · 27.3 mi

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A river running through a forest filled with lots of trees

Lumber City Landing (US341 Bridge)

Georgia · 27.6 mi

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a lake with a mountain in the background

George L. Smith State Park

Georgia · 28.0 mi

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Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Lake Mayers

Georgia · 28.2 mi

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a body of water surrounded by a forest

George L. Smith State Park

Georgia · 28.7 mi

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a person in a small boat on a lake

Fort Stewart - Glisson's Mill Pond

Georgia · 28.9 mi

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McRae's Landing

Georgia · 29.5 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Lyons.

Vidalia, GA6 miAiley, GA10 miCollins, GA12 miAlston, GA12 miCobbtown, GA12 miReidsville, GA12 miUvalda, GA15 miTarrytown, GA15 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Lyons, GA?

Top picks near Lyons include Dunn's Lake, George L. Smith State Park, George L. Smith State Park. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Lyons?

Near Lyons 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 Lyons?

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