Best Places to Kayak Near New Albany, MS

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

30 nearby25 Lakes3 Rivers2 Bays

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Top Picks Near New Albany

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bay Springs Lake

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

BayBeginner38 mi away

A man riding a wave on top of a surfboard

Bay Springs Lake

Open-water sea kayaking access on Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway - Bay Springs Lake

BayBeginner38 mi away

brown tree trunk on body of water

Lake Lamar Bruce

Standout kayak fishing on the lake

LakeBeginner20 mi away

ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Old Nachez Trace State Park (West)

Mississippi · 16.9 mi

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ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Old Nachez Trace State Park (East)

Mississippi · 17.2 mi

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Pontotoc Lake

Mississippi · 17.5 mi

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Lake Lamar Bruce

Mississippi · 20.1 mi

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brown tree trunk on body of water

Puskus Lake

Mississippi · 20.2 mi

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Tippah County Lake

Mississippi · 21.2 mi

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Elvis Presley Lake

Mississippi · 23.8 mi

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Chewalla Lake

Mississippi · 25.7 mi

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white boat on body of water during daytime

Road 297

Mississippi · 26.1 mi

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Tombigbee State Park

Mississippi · 27.5 mi

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brown tree trunk on body of water

Wall Doxey State Park

Mississippi · 29.1 mi

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brown tree trunk on body of water

Little Owl Lake

Mississippi · 30.2 mi

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Davis Lake

Mississippi · 30.5 mi

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Sardis Lake

Mississippi · 33.1 mi

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Sardis Lake

Mississippi · 33.4 mi

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white and black train on rail tracks

Tombigbee River

Mississippi · 33.4 mi

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ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Sardis Lake

Mississippi · 33.4 mi

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brown tree trunk on body of water

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock D

Mississippi · 34.1 mi

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brown tree trunk on body of water

Rose Hill Lake

Mississippi · 34.5 mi

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brown tree trunk on body of water

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock D

Mississippi · 35.2 mi

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

Tombigbee River

Mississippi · 35.3 mi

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brown tree trunk on body of water

Beaver Lake

Mississippi · 35.3 mi

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

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock C

Mississippi · 35.8 mi

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ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock C

Mississippi · 36.1 mi

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ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Sardis Lake

Mississippi · 36.2 mi

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ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Lock E

Mississippi · 37.0 mi

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brown tree trunk on body of water

Sardis Lake

Mississippi · 37.3 mi

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ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Sardis Lake

Mississippi · 37.3 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bay Springs Lake

Mississippi · 37.5 mi

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A man riding a wave on top of a surfboard

Bay Springs Lake

Mississippi · 37.8 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of New Albany.

Myrtle, MS7 mi Blue Springs, MS9 mi Etta, MS10 mi Ecru, MS11 mi Sherman, MS13 mi Blue Mountain, MS13 mi Hickory Flat, MS14 mi Thaxton, MS15 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near New Albany, MS?

Top picks near New Albany include Bay Springs Lake, Bay Springs Lake, Lake Lamar Bruce. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near New Albany?

Near New Albany 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 New Albany?

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