Best Places to Kayak Near Pasadena, MD

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

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Top Picks Near Pasadena

People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.1

Green Lane

Standout kayak fishing on Chesapeake Bay

BayBeginner15 mi away
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background2

Bayside Landing Park

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

BayBeginner14 mi away
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background3

Matapeake State Park

Open-water sea kayaking access on Chesapeake Bay

BayBeginner15 mi away
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Fort Smallwood Park - soft access

Maryland · 3.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Downs Park - Locust Cove soft access

Maryland · 4.2 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Fort Armistead

Maryland · 5.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Turner Station Park

Maryland · 7.7 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Watersedge Park

Maryland · 8.0 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Chesterwood Park

Maryland · 8.3 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Merritt Park

Maryland · 8.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Inverness Park

Maryland · 8.9 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Southwest Area Park

Maryland · 9.2 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Jonas Green Park

Maryland · 9.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Tucker Street

Maryland · 9.4 mi

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Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Sandy Point State Park

Maryland · 10.1 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Broening Park

Maryland · 10.2 mi

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red and white kayak on brown sand near body of water during daytime

Rocky Point

Maryland · 10.3 mi

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red and white kayak on brown sand near body of water during daytime

Baltimore County Sailing Center

Maryland · 10.3 mi

InletKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Middle Branch Park - soft access (west)

Maryland · 10.4 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Canton Waterfront Park

Maryland · 10.6 mi

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Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

City Dock - Annapolis

Maryland · 10.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Truxtun Park

Maryland · 11.1 mi

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a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Cox Point Park

Maryland · 11.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Quiet Waters Park

Maryland · 13.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Bowleys Marina

Maryland · 13.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Hawthorne Park

Maryland · 14.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Wilson Point Park

Maryland · 14.1 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Bayside Landing Park

Maryland · 14.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Allen's Lane

Maryland · 14.6 mi

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People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Green Lane

Maryland · 14.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background

Matapeake State Park

Maryland · 14.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Warehouse Creek Landing

Maryland · 15.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Gray's Inn Landing

Maryland · 15.6 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Pasadena.

Severna Park, MD4 miGlen Burnie, MD5 miArnold, MD6 miMillersville, MD6 miGibson Island, MD6 miCurtis Bay, MD6 miFort Howard, MD7 miCrownsville, MD7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Pasadena, MD?

Top picks near Pasadena include Green Lane, Bayside Landing Park, Matapeake State Park. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on creeks, rivers, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near Pasadena?

Near Pasadena 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 Pasadena?

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