Best Places to Kayak Near Patterson, AR

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

30 nearby11 Rivers11 Lakes4 Creeks
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Hwy 260 Boating Access

Arkansas · 2.4 mi

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Wood Duck Pond

Arkansas · 6.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

East Locust Street

Arkansas · 7.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Dump Road Access

Arkansas · 7.8 mi

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Float Road Access

Arkansas · 9.7 mi

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Howell High Water

Arkansas · 10.0 mi

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Whirl Lake

Arkansas · 11.8 mi

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Glaise Creek #3

Arkansas · 12.7 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Mallard Pond Road

Arkansas · 12.9 mi

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Glaise Creek #2

Arkansas · 13.0 mi

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Blue Hole

Arkansas · 13.5 mi

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Hwy 306 Boating Access

Arkansas · 13.6 mi

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Mallard Pond

Arkansas · 13.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Glaise Creek #1

Arkansas · 14.0 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Nimmo

Arkansas · 14.5 mi

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

Riverside Street

Arkansas · 15.0 mi

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Deep Bank Slough

Arkansas · 15.2 mi

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Tom's Lake

Arkansas · 16.3 mi

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Hwy 38 Boating Access

Arkansas · 17.4 mi

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Old Grand Glaise

Arkansas · 17.9 mi

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Pond F-1

Arkansas · 19.4 mi

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Pond 1

Arkansas · 19.8 mi

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Section 34

Arkansas · 19.9 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Bald Knob Lake Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 20.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

West Point

Arkansas · 21.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Amagon Access

Arkansas · 21.8 mi

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Highway 17 Access

Arkansas · 22.2 mi

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brown wooden dock over body of water

Bayou Des Arc Wildlife Management Area

Arkansas · 22.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Dark Corner Spur Boating Access

Arkansas · 23.3 mi

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

Des Arc

Arkansas · 24.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Patterson, AR?

Top picks near Patterson include Bayou Des Arc Wildlife Management Area, East Locust Street, Mallard Pond Road. 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 Patterson?

Near Patterson 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 Patterson?

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