Best Places to Kayak Near Manteo, NC

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

30 nearby10 Bays7 Creeks7 Rivers
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Top Picks Near Manteo

brown boat on water1

Sound Park

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

BayBeginner15 mi away
white canoe on river surrounded by trees2

Manteo Waterfront Public Boat Ramp

Open-water sea kayaking access on Shallowbag Bay

BayBeginner1 mi away
A person standing on a paddle board in the water3

Poplar Branch

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

BayBeginner30 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

BOWSERTOWN ROAD

North Carolina · 0.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
white canoe on river surrounded by trees

Manteo Waterfront Public Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 1.1 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Washington Baum Bridge

North Carolina · 1.9 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Manns Harbor

North Carolina · 5.7 mi

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red and white kayak on lake during daytime

Mashoes

North Carolina · 8.3 mi

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brown boat on water

Crawford Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 9.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
person riding blue kayak on lake during daytime

Oregon Inlet Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 9.6 mi

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person riding blue kayak on lake during daytime

Avalon Beach

North Carolina · 9.8 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a man carrying a surfboard on a beach

Bob Perry Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 12.1 mi

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woman in white shirt sitting on wooden dock during daytime

Stumpy Point

North Carolina · 14.7 mi

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brown boat on water

Sound Park

North Carolina · 15.5 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water with trees around it

East Lake Ferry

North Carolina · 16.7 mi

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man riding on kayak

Alligator River Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 20.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

RODANTHE

North Carolina · 23.5 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a couple of birds that are in some water

Frying Pan

North Carolina · 25.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with trees around it

Gum Neck Landing

North Carolina · 28.1 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A person standing on a paddle board in the water

Poplar Branch

North Carolina · 29.6 mi

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A river running through a lush green forest

Big Flatty

North Carolina · 31.3 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Engelhard

North Carolina · 31.8 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large field of green plants next to a river

Columbia

North Carolina · 34.0 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Milltown Public Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 34.5 mi

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

Sawmill Park

North Carolina · 35.5 mi

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Group of kayakers paddling through an urban canal with city skyline

Coinjock

North Carolina · 35.5 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white canoe on river surrounded by trees

Perquimans

North Carolina · 39.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Creswell

North Carolina · 40.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with trees around it

Halls Creek

North Carolina · 40.5 mi

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

Waterfront Park

North Carolina · 41.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a couple of birds that are in some water

Lake Mattamuskeet

North Carolina · 41.4 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with trees around it

Sawyers Creek

North Carolina · 41.4 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A person standing on a paddle board in the water

County Line Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 43.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Manteo.

Wanchese, NC4 miStumpy Point, NC6 miKill Devil Hills, NC8 miPoint Harbor, NC15 miKitty Hawk, NC15 miManns Harbor, NC15 miHarbinger, NC15 miPowells Point, NC18 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Manteo, NC?

Top picks near Manteo include Sound Park, Manteo Waterfront Public Boat Ramp, Poplar Branch. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on bays, creeks, rivers.

What types of paddling can I do near Manteo?

Near Manteo 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 Manteo?

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