Best Places to Kayak Near Midland, MD
30 public launch points within 50 miles of Midland, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.
Top Picks Near Midland
Gary Yoder soft access (formerly Black Oak Bottom)
Maryland · 7.7 mi
Allegany County Fairgrounds Boat Access
Maryland · 7.9 mi
Potomac River Industrial Park boat ramp
Maryland · 8.7 mi
Westernport soft access
Maryland · 9.0 mi
New Germany State Park
Maryland · 9.6 mi
McCoole soft access
Maryland · 9.7 mi
Keyser
West Virginia · 10.1 mi
Eugene Mason Sports Complex Boat Access
Maryland · 10.2 mi
Wiley Ford
West Virginia · 10.4 mi
Big Run State Park boat ramp
Maryland · 10.5 mi

Barnum
West Virginia · 12.3 mi
Spring Gap
Maryland · 12.4 mi
Fort Ashby Lake
West Virginia · 12.5 mi
Fort Ashby Lake Fishing Pier
West Virginia · 12.6 mi
Headsville
West Virginia · 14.6 mi
Jennings Randolph Lake
Maryland · 15.2 mi
Howell Run
West Virginia · 15.4 mi
Larenim Park Lake
West Virginia · 15.6 mi
Patterson Creek Larenim Park
West Virginia · 15.9 mi
Blue Beach Bridge
West Virginia · 16.8 mi

Hanging Rock
West Virginia · 17.2 mi
Rocky Gap State Park soft access
Maryland · 17.7 mi
Maple Landing
West Virginia · 18.1 mi
Gordon Lake
Pennsylvania · 18.3 mi
Rocky Gap State Park
Maryland · 18.4 mi

Millesonne Mills Bridge
West Virginia · 18.6 mi
South Access
Pennsylvania · 19.0 mi
North Access
Pennsylvania · 19.1 mi
Blue Ford North
West Virginia · 19.3 mi

Paw Paw CR 1/1
West Virginia · 19.4 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best places to kayak near Midland, MD?
Top picks near Midland include Howell Run, Blue Ford North, Paw Paw CR 1/1. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on creeks, lakes, rivers.
What types of paddling can I do near Midland?
Near Midland 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 Midland?
Yes! Most public boat ramps near Midland are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.