Best Places to Kayak Near Mound City, IL

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

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Top Picks Near Mound City

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Horseshoe Lake - Alexander

Standout kayak fishing on Horseshoe Lake

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Goose Pond

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

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Little Turner Lake

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, camping

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Mound City

Illinois · 0.3 mi

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Holloway Landing

Kentucky · 1.1 mi

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Burnt Pond

Kentucky · 3.9 mi

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Fish Lake

Kentucky · 4.6 mi

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Flat Lake

Kentucky · 4.6 mi

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Long Pond

Kentucky · 4.9 mi

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Buck Lake

Kentucky · 5.2 mi

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Black Wolf Swamp Ramp

Kentucky · 5.4 mi

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First Lake Ramp

Kentucky · 5.6 mi

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Swan Lake

Kentucky · 5.8 mi

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Cairo

Illinois · 5.8 mi

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Fish Lake Drain

Kentucky · 5.9 mi

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Humphrey Creek Ramp

Kentucky · 6.2 mi

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Ballard WMA Pond

Kentucky · 6.8 mi

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Ft. Defiance State Park Ramp

Kentucky · 7.1 mi

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Olmstead boat ramp

Illinois · 7.2 mi

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Castor Lake Ramp

Kentucky · 7.7 mi

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Butler Lake

Kentucky · 7.8 mi

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Mitchell Lake 3

Kentucky · 8.0 mi

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Castor Lake

Kentucky · 8.1 mi

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Big Turner Lake - 2

Kentucky · 8.4 mi

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Mitchell Lake 2

Kentucky · 8.4 mi

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Goose Pond

Kentucky · 8.6 mi

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Little Turner Lake

Kentucky · 8.7 mi

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Bird's Blue Hole

Missouri · 8.7 mi

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Mitchell Lake 1

Kentucky · 9.0 mi

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Big Turner Lake - 3

Kentucky · 9.0 mi

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Horseshoe Lake - Alexander

Illinois · 9.1 mi

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Ballard Slough

Kentucky · 9.2 mi

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Wickliffe Water Front

Kentucky · 9.2 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Mound City.

Mounds, IL3 miVilla Ridge, IL5 miCairo, IL5 miBarlow, KY7 miOlmsted, IL8 miPulaski, IL9 miMiller City, IL10 miLa Center, KY11 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Mound City, IL?

Top picks near Mound City include Horseshoe Lake - Alexander, Goose Pond, Little Turner Lake. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers.

What types of paddling can I do near Mound City?

Near Mound City 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 Mound City?

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