Best Places to Kayak Near Picayune, MS

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

30 nearby16 Rivers8 Bays4 Canals
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Top Picks Near Picayune

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Heritage Park

Standout kayak fishing on Bayou Bonfuca

BayBeginner19 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Pontchartrain Boatyard

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

BayBeginner20 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

St. Genevieve Church

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Liberty

BayBeginner21 mi away
white boat on body of water during daytime

Walkiah Bluff

Mississippi · 6.2 mi

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a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Lock No. 1 Launch to West Pearl River

Louisiana · 7.9 mi

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body of water surrounded by trees during daytime

Lock No. 1 Launch to Navigational Canal

Louisiana · 7.9 mi

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Group of kayakers paddling through an urban canal with city skyline

Lazy J Campground

Louisiana · 10.3 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Highway 59 Bridge

Louisiana · 11.2 mi

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a body of water with a dock in the middle of it

Fisherman's Landing

Louisiana · 11.6 mi

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brown tree trunk on body of water

Ten Landing Lake

Mississippi · 12.3 mi

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a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Lock No. 3 Launch

Louisiana · 12.5 mi

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

Pools Bluff

Louisiana · 14.6 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Davis Landing

Louisiana · 15.0 mi

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red boat on body of water

Curtis Johnson Waterfront Park

Mississippi · 15.1 mi

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

Crawford's Landing

Louisiana · 16.5 mi

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

Marina

Louisiana · 16.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Richardson Landing

Louisiana · 17.4 mi

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

McLeod Park

Mississippi · 17.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Horseshoe Lake

Mississippi · 17.6 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Bayou Talla

Mississippi · 18.2 mi

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white and black wooden dock on body of water during daytime

Old Pearl River

Mississippi · 18.4 mi

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red boat on body of water

Logtown

Mississippi · 18.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Hwy 10 Bridge

Louisiana · 18.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Heritage Park

Louisiana · 19.0 mi

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Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Marina Drive

Louisiana · 19.3 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Pontchartrain Boatyard

Louisiana · 19.6 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Slidell Marina

Louisiana · 19.7 mi

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

Indian Village Road

Louisiana · 19.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Pearlington Landing

Mississippi · 20.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

St. Genevieve Church

Louisiana · 21.0 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou LIberty

Louisiana · 21.1 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Whites Bayou RV Park

Mississippi · 21.3 mi

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

Turtle Landing Fish Camp

Mississippi · 21.4 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Picayune.

Nicholson, MS4 miCarriere, MS9 miTalisheek, LA11 miPearl River, LA11 miMc Neill, MS11 miSun, LA14 miBush, LA17 miKiln, MS18 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Picayune include Heritage Park, Pontchartrain Boatyard, St. Genevieve Church. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, bays, canals.

What types of paddling can I do near Picayune?

Near Picayune 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 Picayune?

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