Best Places to Kayak Near Refugio, TX

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

30 nearby19 Bays6 Rivers3 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Refugio

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Conn Brown Harbor Point Park

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

BayBeginner30 mi away
two people on a jet ski in the water2

Rockport Beach Park

Open-water sea kayaking access on Aransas Bay

BayBeginner24 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Aransas Pass (Ransom Park)

A top-rated bay launch on Redfish Bay

BayBeginner31 mi away
Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Highway 77 Bridge

Texas · 16.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Highway 35 Bridge

Texas · 18.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

US77 Bridge - San Antonio River

Texas · 20.5 mi

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

Aransas Bay

Texas · 20.5 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Copano Bridge

Texas · 20.8 mi

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Lamar Beach Road Access

Texas · 21.7 mi

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

Aransas Bay

Texas · 21.7 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

St Charles Bay

Texas · 21.9 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Goose Island State Park

Texas · 22.0 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Fulton Beach

Texas · 23.1 mi

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two people on a jet ski in the water

Rockport Beach Park

Texas · 24.5 mi

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People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Cove Harbor South

Texas · 25.6 mi

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a man riding a jet ski on top of a body of water

Cove Harbor North

Texas · 25.6 mi

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brown leafless trees beside body of water under blue sky during daytime

Coleto Creek Park

Texas · 28.6 mi

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

Hog Bayou Ramp

Texas · 29.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Conn Brown Harbor Point Park

Texas · 30.1 mi

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Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Hampton's Landing Marina & RV

Texas · 30.5 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Aransas Pass (Ransom Park)

Texas · 30.6 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Indian Point - Nueces Bay

Texas · 32.0 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Cove Park

Texas · 33.3 mi

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Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Ingleside on the Bay

Texas · 33.7 mi

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Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Nueces Bay Causeway (West)

Texas · 33.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

US59 Bridge - Guadalupe River

Texas · 34.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Roberts Point Park

Texas · 35.4 mi

InletKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Aransas Corpus Christi Pilots

Texas · 35.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Interstate 37 Bridge

Texas · 36.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Hazel Bazemore County Park

Texas · 38.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Riverside Park

Texas · 38.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Mustang Hollow Campground

Texas · 38.9 mi

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Kayakers on a peaceful lake surrounded by autumn foliage at sunset

Corpus Christi Sunrise Beach

Texas · 40.6 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Refugio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Refugio, TX?

Top picks near Refugio include Conn Brown Harbor Point Park, Rockport Beach Park, Aransas Pass (Ransom 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 Refugio?

Near Refugio 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 Refugio?

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