Best Places to Kayak Near North Myrtle Beach, SC

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

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Top Picks Near North Myrtle Beach

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Murrells Inlet

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

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Sunset Beach

Standout kayak fishing on Intracoastal Waterway

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Ocean Isle Beach

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

LakeBeginner15 mi away
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Robert Edge Parkway Bridge

South Carolina · 0.8 mi

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

Highway 17 Bridge (South)

South Carolina · 2.5 mi

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Highway 17 Bridge (North)

South Carolina · 2.5 mi

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

Cherry Grove

South Carolina · 3.7 mi

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Chris Anderson (Highway 9 Bridge)

South Carolina · 6.5 mi

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Sunset Beach

North Carolina · 10.4 mi

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Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Red Bluff (Highway 31E Bridge)

South Carolina · 10.7 mi

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Reaves Ferry Road Bridge

South Carolina · 12.8 mi

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Pireway

North Carolina · 13.5 mi

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

Ocean Isle Beach

North Carolina · 14.6 mi

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Lees

South Carolina · 17.3 mi

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

Bricklanding Road

North Carolina · 17.3 mi

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

Rosewood Landing

South Carolina · 20.2 mi

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Savannah Bluff

South Carolina · 20.9 mi

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Conway Marina

South Carolina · 21.1 mi

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Highway 544 Bridge

South Carolina · 21.1 mi

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Pitch

South Carolina · 21.7 mi

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Bucksville

South Carolina · 22.5 mi

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Peach Tree

South Carolina · 23.0 mi

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Holden Beach

North Carolina · 24.4 mi

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Enterprise

South Carolina · 24.5 mi

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Unnamed Ramp

North Carolina · 26.5 mi

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Unnamed Ramp

North Carolina · 26.9 mi

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Unnamed Boat Ramp

North Carolina · 27.4 mi

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Sunset Harbor

North Carolina · 27.6 mi

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Murrells Inlet

South Carolina · 27.6 mi

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

Port Harrelson Landing

South Carolina · 28.5 mi

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green trees beside lake under blue sky during daytime

Yauhannah Landing (US701 Bridge)

South Carolina · 29.5 mi

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Wacca Wache

South Carolina · 29.6 mi

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Punch Bowl

South Carolina · 31.4 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

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

Little River, SC4 miCalabash, NC8 miMyrtle Beach, SC9 miLongs, SC9 miSunset Beach, NC10 miLongwood, NC12 miOcean Isle Beach, NC15 miShallotte, NC17 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near North 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 North Myrtle Beach?

Near North 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 North Myrtle Beach?

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