Best Places to Kayak Near Myrtle Beach, SC

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

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Top Picks Near Myrtle Beach

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Murrells Inlet

Open-water sea kayaking access on Atlantic Ocean - Murrells Inlet

OceanBeginner19 mi away
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Sunset Beach

Standout kayak fishing on Intracoastal Waterway

LakeBeginner19 mi away
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Ocean Isle Beach

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

LakeBeginner23 mi away
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Reaves Ferry Road Bridge

South Carolina · 8.3 mi

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Robert Edge Parkway Bridge

South Carolina · 8.6 mi

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Red Bluff (Highway 31E Bridge)

South Carolina · 9.9 mi

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

Highway 17 Bridge (South)

South Carolina · 10.8 mi

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Highway 17 Bridge (North)

South Carolina · 10.8 mi

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Lees

South Carolina · 11.6 mi

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Chris Anderson (Highway 9 Bridge)

South Carolina · 11.7 mi

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

Rosewood Landing

South Carolina · 11.7 mi

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

Cherry Grove

South Carolina · 12.2 mi

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Highway 544 Bridge

South Carolina · 12.7 mi

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Savannah Bluff

South Carolina · 14.2 mi

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Bucksville

South Carolina · 14.4 mi

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Conway Marina

South Carolina · 14.6 mi

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Peach Tree

South Carolina · 14.7 mi

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Pitch

South Carolina · 14.7 mi

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Enterprise

South Carolina · 16.0 mi

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Sunset Beach

North Carolina · 18.9 mi

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Murrells Inlet

South Carolina · 19.3 mi

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

Port Harrelson Landing

South Carolina · 20.1 mi

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Pireway

North Carolina · 20.3 mi

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Wacca Wache

South Carolina · 21.1 mi

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Yauhannah Landing (US701 Bridge)

South Carolina · 21.1 mi

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

Ocean Isle Beach

North Carolina · 23.0 mi

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Punch Bowl

South Carolina · 23.8 mi

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

Parker

South Carolina · 24.0 mi

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

Sanders

South Carolina · 24.2 mi

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green trees beside body of water during daytime

Sandy Island Landing

South Carolina · 25.2 mi

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

Bricklanding Road

North Carolina · 25.6 mi

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

Pitts Landing

South Carolina · 26.0 mi

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Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Sampson Landing

South Carolina · 26.1 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Myrtle Beach.

North Myrtle Beach, SC9 miLongs, SC10 miLittle River, SC12 miConway, SC16 miCalabash, NC17 miSunset Beach, NC18 miMurrells Inlet, SC20 miLongwood, NC20 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Myrtle Beach, SC?

Top picks near Myrtle Beach include Murrells Inlet, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Myrtle Beach?

Near Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach?

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