Best Places to Kayak Near North Middletown, KY

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

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Top Picks Near North Middletown

green and white mountains beside body of water under blue sky during daytime1

Oser Landing

Standout kayak fishing on North Fork Elkhorn Creek

LakeBeginner24 mi away
a group of boats are in the water2

Cardome

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

LakeBeginner25 mi away
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Lake Carnico

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, restrooms

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Fryman's Dock

Kentucky · 3.6 mi

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A lake surrounded by lots of trees in a forest

Paris Landing

Kentucky · 8.2 mi

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

Carlisle Waterworks Fishing Access

Kentucky · 12.1 mi

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

Northcentral 4-H Center

Kentucky · 14.3 mi

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a lake with trees and mountains in the background

Lake Carnico

Kentucky · 14.6 mi

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

Lair

Kentucky · 17.0 mi

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

Clay South Pond

Kentucky · 17.2 mi

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

Clay North Pond

Kentucky · 18.0 mi

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Terry Dam

Kentucky · 18.3 mi

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Boonesborough State Park

Kentucky · 18.8 mi

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a red kayak sitting on top of a lake next to a fallen tree

Old Habits

Kentucky · 19.1 mi

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a red kayak sitting on top of a lake next to a fallen tree

Clay Water Management Area

Kentucky · 19.2 mi

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

River Road Park

Kentucky · 19.6 mi

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

Jackson Ferry

Kentucky · 19.8 mi

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a body of water with a red buoy in the middle of it

Merritt

Kentucky · 20.2 mi

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

College Hill

Kentucky · 20.3 mi

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Jacobson Park Lake

Kentucky · 20.3 mi

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Blue Licks Battlefield

Kentucky · 20.5 mi

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

Kentucky Horse Park-Rolex Lake

Kentucky · 21.9 mi

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

Clays Ferry Boat Dock

Kentucky · 22.0 mi

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

Kentucky Horse Park Man O' War Moat

Kentucky · 22.2 mi

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

Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Pond

Kentucky · 22.4 mi

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white and gray bird on water

Stanton Reservoir

Kentucky · 22.7 mi

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green and white mountains beside body of water under blue sky during daytime

Oser Landing

Kentucky · 24.0 mi

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a group of boats are in the water

Cardome

Kentucky · 25.1 mi

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

Grange City Covered Bridge

Kentucky · 26.0 mi

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

Claysville

Kentucky · 26.1 mi

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a person in a kayak paddling on a lake

Rebel Trace Lake

Kentucky · 26.3 mi

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

Valley View Carrydown (Madison Co.)

Kentucky · 27.1 mi

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

Valley View Carrydown (Jessamine Co.)

Kentucky · 27.1 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of North Middletown.

Paris, KY8 miMillersburg, KY11 miMount Sterling, KY11 miWinchester, KY12 miSharpsburg, KY13 miCarlisle, KY13 miMoorefield, KY16 miJeffersonville, KY19 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near North Middletown, KY?

Top picks near North Middletown include Oser Landing, Cardome, Lake Carnico. 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 North Middletown?

Near North Middletown 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 North Middletown?

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