Best Places to Kayak Near Mount Olive, NC

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

30 nearby24 Rivers4 Creeks1 Lake

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Top Picks Near Mount Olive

Rhodes Pond

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a body of water with trees in the background

Tar River Reservoir Boat Ramp access

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

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A river running through a lush green forest

Grifton

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

CreekBeginner39 mi away

Coxs Ferry

North Carolina · 10.3 mi

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person riding blue kayak on lake during daytime

Goldsboro

North Carolina · 10.4 mi

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Stevens Mill

North Carolina · 10.9 mi

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Prices Landing

North Carolina · 11.2 mi

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Richardsons Bridge

North Carolina · 12.7 mi

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Seven Springs

North Carolina · 14.3 mi

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Kenansville

North Carolina · 23.2 mi

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Smithfield

North Carolina · 25.3 mi

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Kinston

North Carolina · 28.8 mi

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Snow Hill

North Carolina · 29.6 mi

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Chinquapin

North Carolina · 30.2 mi

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Rhodes Pond

North Carolina · 31.0 mi

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Waynes Landing

North Carolina · 32.1 mi

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Hookerton

North Carolina · 32.2 mi

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Sloans Bridge

North Carolina · 35.7 mi

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Grifton

North Carolina · 39.0 mi

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Lillington

North Carolina · 40.2 mi

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Ennis Bridge

North Carolina · 41.2 mi

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a small boat sitting on top of a body of water

Ivanhoe

North Carolina · 42.7 mi

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Trenton

North Carolina · 44.0 mi

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

Shelter Creek

North Carolina · 44.6 mi

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Fayetteville

North Carolina · 45.0 mi

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green and brown trees beside river during daytime

Maple Cypress

North Carolina · 45.4 mi

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Sawpit Landing

North Carolina · 45.9 mi

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Unnamed Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 47.7 mi

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Tar River Reservoir Boat Ramp access

North Carolina · 47.8 mi

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Falkland

North Carolina · 47.9 mi

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Holly Shelter

North Carolina · 48.5 mi

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William O Huske Lock And Dam

North Carolina · 48.6 mi

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white canoe on river surrounded by trees

Lock And Dam #2

North Carolina · 48.6 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Mount Olive.

Calypso, NC4 mi Faison, NC6 mi Dudley, NC7 mi Seven Springs, NC10 mi Goldsboro, NC13 mi Kenansville, NC14 mi Warsaw, NC15 mi Albertson, NC15 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Mount Olive, NC?

Top picks near Mount Olive include Rhodes Pond, Tar River Reservoir Boat Ramp access, Grifton. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, creeks, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Mount Olive?

Near Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive?

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