Best Places to Kayak Near Nicholson, MS

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

30 nearby15 Rivers10 Bays4 Canals
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Top Picks Near Nicholson

People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.1

Heritage Park

Standout kayak fishing on Bayou Bonfuca

BayBeginner15 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Bayou Lacombe

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

BayBeginner18 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Pontchartrain Boatyard

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Bonfouca

BayBeginner15 mi away
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Lock No. 1 Launch to West Pearl River

Louisiana · 5.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
body of water surrounded by trees during daytime

Lock No. 1 Launch to Navigational Canal

Louisiana · 5.4 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Highway 59 Bridge

Louisiana · 6.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white boat on body of water during daytime

Walkiah Bluff

Mississippi · 8.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Davis Landing

Louisiana · 10.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
red boat on body of water

Curtis Johnson Waterfront Park

Mississippi · 10.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Group of kayakers paddling through an urban canal with city skyline

Lazy J Campground

Louisiana · 12.0 mi

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

Crawford's Landing

Louisiana · 12.1 mi

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

Marina

Louisiana · 12.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with a dock in the middle of it

Fisherman's Landing

Louisiana · 13.9 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
red boat on body of water

Logtown

Mississippi · 14.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Heritage Park

Louisiana · 14.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Marina Drive

Louisiana · 15.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Lock No. 3 Launch

Louisiana · 15.2 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white and black wooden dock on body of water during daytime

McLeod Park

Mississippi · 15.2 mi

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

Indian Village Road

Louisiana · 15.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Pontchartrain Boatyard

Louisiana · 15.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Slidell Marina

Louisiana · 15.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
brown tree trunk on body of water

Ten Landing Lake

Mississippi · 16.2 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Bayou Talla

Mississippi · 16.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Pearlington Landing

Mississippi · 16.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

I-90 (Central) - Morgan Bayou

Louisiana · 17.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

St. Genevieve Church

Louisiana · 17.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

I-90 (West) - West Pearl River

Louisiana · 17.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A man in a kayak in the middle of a body of water

Turtle Landing Fish Camp

Mississippi · 17.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Whites Bayou RV Park

Mississippi · 17.1 mi

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

Highway 90 Bridge

Louisiana · 17.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou LIberty

Louisiana · 17.1 mi

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

Pools Bluff

Louisiana · 18.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Lacombe

Louisiana · 18.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Nicholson.

Picayune, MS4 miPearl River, LA7 miTalisheek, LA12 miCarriere, MS12 miSlidell, LA14 miMc Neill, MS16 miKiln, MS16 miPearlington, MS17 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Nicholson, MS?

Top picks near Nicholson include Heritage Park, Bayou Lacombe, Pontchartrain Boatyard. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, bays, canals.

What types of paddling can I do near Nicholson?

Near Nicholson 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 Nicholson?

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