Best Places to Kayak Near Royal Oak, MD

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

30 nearby13 Creeks10 Rivers4 Bays
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Top Picks Near Royal Oak

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Claiborne Landing

Standout kayak fishing on Chesapeake Bay - Eastern Bay

BayBeginner9 mi away
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees2

Cummins Creek Landing

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

CreekBeginner7 mi away
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees3

Neavitt Landing

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, restrooms

CreekBeginner5 mi away
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Oak Creek Landing boat ramp

Maryland · 1.8 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
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Bellvue Landing

Maryland · 1.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Oxford Town Dock

Maryland · 2.7 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

West Chew Street soft access

Maryland · 4.1 mi

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

St. Michaels boat ramp (North)

Maryland · 4.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Neavitt Landing

Maryland · 4.8 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Grace Creek Landing - Bozman

Maryland · 4.8 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Miles River Bridge Landing

Maryland · 5.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
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Easton Point Landing

Maryland · 5.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Villa Road Landing

Maryland · 6.2 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Tunis Mills Bridge Landing

Maryland · 6.5 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Cummins Creek Landing

Maryland · 7.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Sherwood Pier (soft access)

Maryland · 7.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Trappe Landing

Maryland · 7.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Tonger's Basin

Maryland · 7.9 mi

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

Dogwood Harbor

Maryland · 8.0 mi

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

Bayshore Road

Maryland · 8.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Bar Neck Landing

Maryland · 8.4 mi

InletKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Tilghman Creek Landing

Maryland · 8.5 mi

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

Black Walnut Cove Landing

Maryland · 8.7 mi

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

Claiborne Landing

Maryland · 9.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Pickering Creek Audubon Center

Maryland · 10.2 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Bennett's Point Landing

Maryland · 11.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Wye Island soft access

Maryland · 11.5 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
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Great Marsh Park

Maryland · 11.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Kings Creek Preserve

Maryland · 11.8 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
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Windy Hill

Maryland · 11.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Wye Landing

Maryland · 12.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
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Kingston Landing

Maryland · 12.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Franklin Street

Maryland · 12.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Royal Oak.

Newcomb, MD2 miOxford, MD3 miSaint Michaels, MD4 miBozman, MD5 miNeavitt, MD5 miEaston, MD7 miWittman, MD7 miSherwood, MD8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Royal Oak, MD?

Top picks near Royal Oak include Claiborne Landing, Cummins Creek Landing, Neavitt Landing. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on creeks, rivers, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near Royal Oak?

Near Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak?

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