Best Places to Kayak Near Portia, AR

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

30 nearby14 Lakes10 Rivers3 Springs
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Top Picks Near Portia

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Shirey Bay

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

BayBeginner10 mi away
a boat on a body of water with trees in the background2

Williford

A top-rated spring launch on Spring River

SpringBeginner22 mi away
a view of a body of water with trees in the background3

Lake Charles State Park (North)

Standout kayak fishing on Flat Creek - Lake Charles

LakeBeginner5 mi away
Boat on a wide river with forested banks and bridge.

Highway 412 Bridge

Arkansas · 2.2 mi

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

Powhatan Historic State Park

Arkansas · 2.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Lake Charles State Park (South 2)

Arkansas · 4.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat on a body of water with trees in the background

Lake Charles State Park (South 1)

Arkansas · 4.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a view of a body of water with trees in the background

Lake Charles State Park (North)

Arkansas · 4.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Lake Charles State Park (West)

Arkansas · 4.7 mi

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

Davidsonville Historic State Park

Arkansas · 5.0 mi

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

Dixie

Arkansas · 8.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Shirey Bay

Arkansas · 9.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Imboden Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 10.2 mi

SpringKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Coffey Access

Arkansas · 10.4 mi

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

Horseshoe Lake - Lawrence County Access

Arkansas · 11.5 mi

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

Dunn Road

Arkansas · 11.8 mi

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

Riverside Park

Arkansas · 13.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hill Slough Access

Arkansas · 13.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Ravenden

Arkansas · 14.2 mi

SpringKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Baltz Lake Boating Access

Arkansas · 14.6 mi

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

Riverview School Access

Arkansas · 14.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Peebles Bluff

Arkansas · 17.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hwy 226

Arkansas · 19.5 mi

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Bono Lake Boating Access

Arkansas · 19.8 mi

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

Murray Creek

Arkansas · 20.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a sailboat on a lake with a forest in the background

Lake Ashbaugh (Soutwest)

Arkansas · 20.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Lake Frierson Access #2

Arkansas · 20.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Lake Frierson Access #1

Arkansas · 20.5 mi

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

Lake Frierson State Park Boating Access

Arkansas · 20.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a view of a body of water from a kayak

Lake Ashbaugh (Northeast)

Arkansas · 21.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Canal Access

Arkansas · 21.8 mi

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a boat on a body of water with trees in the background

Williford

Arkansas · 22.4 mi

SpringKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Lake Walcott Boating Access

Arkansas · 22.5 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Portia.

Black Rock, AR4 miPowhatan, AR4 miHoxie, AR6 miWalnut Ridge, AR6 miMinturn, AR7 miAlicia, AR10 miImboden, AR10 miLynn, AR11 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Portia include Shirey Bay, Williford, Lake Charles State Park (North). In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, springs.

What types of paddling can I do near Portia?

Near Portia 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 Portia?

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