Best Places to Kayak Near Monroe, AR

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

30 nearby11 Rivers11 Bays8 Lakes
← All paddling in Arkansas

Marion McCollum/Lake Greenlee South Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 9.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Marion McCollum/Lake Greenlee North

Arkansas · 10.8 mi

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

River Road

Arkansas · 12.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Apple Lake

Arkansas · 12.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Rock Island RR

Arkansas · 13.6 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Teal Pond

Arkansas · 14.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Dagmar Pond

Arkansas · 14.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Dark Corner Spur Boating Access

Arkansas · 15.5 mi

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Robe Bayou

Arkansas · 15.9 mi

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Highway 17 Access

Arkansas · 15.9 mi

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Robe Bayou

Arkansas · 16.0 mi

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Robe Bayou #2

Arkansas · 16.0 mi

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Robe Bayou #3

Arkansas · 16.1 mi

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Robe Bayou

Arkansas · 16.3 mi

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Hwy 70

Arkansas · 16.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Straight Lake

Arkansas · 17.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Maddox Bay

Arkansas · 17.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Preston Ferry

Arkansas · 17.8 mi

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

Cooks Lake Canoe-Kayak Access

Arkansas · 18.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hwy 38 Boating Access

Arkansas · 19.6 mi

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

Broadwater

Arkansas · 19.6 mi

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

Twin City Riverfront Park

Arkansas · 19.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Horseshoe Lake

Arkansas · 19.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hwy 70 West

Arkansas · 19.8 mi

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

Miller Park

Arkansas · 20.1 mi

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

The Basin

Arkansas · 20.3 mi

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

Interstate 40 Bridge

Arkansas · 21.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Webb Lake

Arkansas · 21.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Wattensaw Bayou

Arkansas · 22.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hwy 306 Boating Access

Arkansas · 23.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Monroe, AR?

Top picks near Monroe include Cooks Lake Canoe-Kayak Access, Miller Park, Interstate 40 Bridge. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, bays, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Monroe?

Near Monroe 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 Monroe?

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