Best Places to Kayak Near Nortonville, KY

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

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Top Picks Near Nortonville

woman in black and red dress sitting on black boat on sea during daytime1

Earlington Lake

Standout kayak fishing on Loch Mary

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Nortonville City Lake

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

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Dixon City Lake

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, restrooms

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A lake surrounded by lots of trees in a forest

Nortonville City Lake

Kentucky · 0.3 mi

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Earlington Lake

Kentucky · 6.6 mi

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Lake Beshear

Kentucky · 12.6 mi

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Lake Peewee

Kentucky · 12.9 mi

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

Dawson Springs

Kentucky · 13.1 mi

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

Clear Creek Ramp

Kentucky · 15.1 mi

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Lake Morris

Kentucky · 17.6 mi

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Lake Blythe

Kentucky · 18.0 mi

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Reservoir Avenue

Kentucky · 21.5 mi

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Sherwood Point

Kentucky · 22.1 mi

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Providence New City Lake

Kentucky · 22.5 mi

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Adkins Swamp

Kentucky · 22.9 mi

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Borrow Pit

Kentucky · 22.9 mi

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Bottom Lake

Kentucky · 23.8 mi

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SL4 Lake

Kentucky · 23.9 mi

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Goose Lake

Kentucky · 23.9 mi

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SL5 Lake

Kentucky · 23.9 mi

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SL6 Lake

Kentucky · 24.2 mi

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Damsel Pond

Kentucky · 24.3 mi

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Lake Malone State Park

Kentucky · 24.4 mi

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Jewel City

Kentucky · 24.5 mi

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green lake near green mountains under white clouds during daytime

Cypress Lake

Kentucky · 24.8 mi

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Shady Cliff

Kentucky · 24.9 mi

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Can Lake

Kentucky · 25.5 mi

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body of water near green trees during daytime

Muck Lake

Kentucky · 25.5 mi

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Flycatcher Lake

Kentucky · 25.7 mi

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Bittern Lake #2

Kentucky · 26.1 mi

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Rumsey

Kentucky · 26.1 mi

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body of water near green trees during daytime

Dixon City Lake

Kentucky · 26.9 mi

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Tom's Lake

Kentucky · 27.3 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Nortonville.

Mortons Gap, KY4 miSaint Charles, KY5 miWhite Plains, KY5 miEarlington, KY7 miMadisonville, KY10 miCrofton, KY10 miGraham, KY12 miDawson Springs, KY12 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Nortonville, KY?

Top picks near Nortonville include Earlington Lake, Nortonville City Lake, Dixon City Lake. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Nortonville?

Near Nortonville 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 Nortonville?

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