Best Places to Kayak Near Pearlington, MS

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

30 nearby14 Bays12 Rivers3 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Pearlington

A man in a kayak in the middle of a body of water1

Bayou Lacroix

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

BayBeginner13 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Bayou Phillip and Pier

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Philip

BayBeginner12 mi away
People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.3

Heritage Park

Standout kayak fishing on Bayou Bonfuca

BayBeginner11 mi away
a river running through a lush green forest

Pearlington Landing

Mississippi · 0.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A man in a kayak in the middle of a body of water

Turtle Landing Fish Camp

Mississippi · 0.5 mi

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

Highway 90 Bridge

Louisiana · 0.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Whites Bayou RV Park

Mississippi · 1.6 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

I-90 (Central) - Morgan Bayou

Louisiana · 1.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
white boat on body of water during daytime

Port Bienville Industrial Park

Mississippi · 2.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
red boat on body of water

Logtown

Mississippi · 2.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

I-90 (West) - West Pearl River

Louisiana · 3.6 mi

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

Indian Village Road

Louisiana · 4.2 mi

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

Marina

Louisiana · 4.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
red boat on body of water

Curtis Johnson Waterfront Park

Mississippi · 5.8 mi

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

Crawford's Landing

Louisiana · 6.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
man in black wetsuit riding white surfboard on blue sea during daytime

LaFrance Fish Camp

Mississippi · 7.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Davis Landing

Louisiana · 8.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Rigolets Marina

Louisiana · 8.4 mi

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

Fort Pike State Park

Louisiana · 9.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bordages Marina

Mississippi · 10.1 mi

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

Island Marina

Louisiana · 10.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Heritage Park

Louisiana · 10.5 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a person in a boat

Bayou Caddy Marina

Mississippi · 10.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Marina Drive

Louisiana · 10.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Pontchartrain Boatyard

Louisiana · 10.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Slidell Marina

Louisiana · 11.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

The Dock

Louisiana · 11.4 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Phillip and Pier

Mississippi · 11.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Highway 59 Bridge

Louisiana · 12.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A man in a kayak in the middle of a body of water

Bayou Lacroix

Mississippi · 12.6 mi

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

Rigolets Bridge North

Louisiana · 12.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white and black wooden dock on body of water during daytime

McLeod Park

Mississippi · 13.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou LIberty

Louisiana · 14.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Pearlington.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Pearlington, MS?

Top picks near Pearlington include Bayou Lacroix, Bayou Phillip and Pier, Heritage Park. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on bays, rivers, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Pearlington?

Near Pearlington 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 Pearlington?

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