Best Places to Kayak Near Manitou, KY

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

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Top Picks Near Manitou

woman in black and red dress sitting on black boat on sea during daytime1

Earlington Lake

Standout kayak fishing on Loch Mary

LakeBeginner10 mi away
A lake surrounded by lots of trees in a forest2

Nortonville City Lake

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

LakeBeginner17 mi away
body of water near green trees during daytime3

Dixon City Lake

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, restrooms

LakeBeginner11 mi away
a lake with trees and mountains in the background

Lake Peewee

Kentucky · 3.6 mi

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

Clear Creek Ramp

Kentucky · 9.1 mi

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woman in black and red dress sitting on black boat on sea during daytime

Earlington Lake

Kentucky · 10.0 mi

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body of water near green trees during daytime

Dixon City Lake

Kentucky · 10.9 mi

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A person in a kayak paddling down a river

Walker Lake

Kentucky · 11.9 mi

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body of water near green trees during daytime

Providence New City Lake

Kentucky · 13.0 mi

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man in yellow kayak on river during daytime

Jewel City

Kentucky · 14.0 mi

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

Wrightsburg Landing

Kentucky · 15.2 mi

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

Old Eastwood Ferry

Kentucky · 15.2 mi

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A lake surrounded by lots of trees in a forest

Nortonville City Lake

Kentucky · 16.6 mi

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a kayak in the water with a fallen tree in the background

Rumsey

Kentucky · 18.2 mi

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

Dawson Springs

Kentucky · 18.6 mi

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woman in blue shirt and blue denim jeans riding orange kayak on water during daytime

Lake Beshear

Kentucky · 19.2 mi

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Moffitt Lake

Kentucky · 19.7 mi

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A person in a kayak paddling down a river

Mauzy Lake

Kentucky · 22.0 mi

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

VFW Bridge

Kentucky · 22.1 mi

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

Livermore

Kentucky · 23.9 mi

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2 person riding on red kayak on body of water during daytime

Reservoir Avenue

Kentucky · 25.3 mi

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Mortons Lake

Kentucky · 25.4 mi

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Grangertown Landing

Kentucky · 26.9 mi

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

Hamilton Ferry Road

Kentucky · 28.4 mi

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

Caseyville

Kentucky · 29.2 mi

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a black swan swimming in a large body of water

Old Lock & Dam #50

Kentucky · 29.4 mi

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A person in a red boat on a river

Henderson Riverfront - 1

Kentucky · 30.0 mi

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body of water near green trees during daytime

Lake George

Kentucky · 30.1 mi

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

Henderson Riverfront - 2

Kentucky · 30.1 mi

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

Borrow Pit

Kentucky · 30.2 mi

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Adkins Swamp

Kentucky · 30.3 mi

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green and white mountains beside body of water under blue sky during daytime

Bottom Lake

Kentucky · 30.8 mi

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

Rockport

Kentucky · 31.4 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Manitou.

Hanson, KY5 miMadisonville, KY7 miSlaughters, KY7 miNebo, KY7 miEarlington, KY10 miProvidence, KY10 miDixon, KY10 miSebree, KY13 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Manitou, KY?

Top picks near Manitou include Earlington Lake, Nortonville City Lake, Dixon City Lake. 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 Manitou?

Near Manitou 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 Manitou?

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