Best Places to Kayak Near Rye, NH

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

30 nearby19 Rivers4 Bays4 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Rye

boats on ground with dried leaves1

Lake Attitash

Standout kayak fishing on the lake

LakeBeginner16 mi away
green trees on mountain beside sea during daytime2

York Harbor

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

BayBeginner10 mi away
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background3

Seabrook

Open-water sea kayaking access on Hampton Harbor

BayBeginner9 mi away
Paddleboarder on clear blue ocean water with coastal hills

Rye Harbor Marina

New Hampshire · 0.9 mi

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Autumn trees line a river with rocky banks

Odiorne Point State Park

New Hampshire · 3.3 mi

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a boat on a lake

Peirce Island

New Hampshire · 4.6 mi

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A river surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky

Marina (Kittery)

Maine · 5.3 mi

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a body of water surrounded by trees and rocks

Kittery

Maine · 5.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees and rocks

Pepperrel Cove

Maine · 5.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a small boat floating on top of a body of water

Piscataqua River

Maine · 7.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with trees on the side

Adams Point

New Hampshire · 7.9 mi

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Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Depot Road

New Hampshire · 8.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A body of water surrounded by trees and clouds

Hampton State Marina

New Hampshire · 8.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
A river running through a forest filled with lots of trees

Hilton Park

New Hampshire · 8.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Chapmans Landing

New Hampshire · 8.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Newfields Town

New Hampshire · 8.8 mi

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

Seabrook

New Hampshire · 8.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Farm Lane

New Hampshire · 9.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Exeter

New Hampshire · 9.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Newmarket Town

New Hampshire · 9.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees on mountain beside sea during daytime

York Harbor

Maine · 10.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
A river running through a forest filled with lots of trees

Piscassic Park

New Hampshire · 10.5 mi

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a boat on a lake

Jackson's Landing

New Hampshire · 11.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees and rocks

Piscataqua River

Maine · 12.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown tree log on lake

Black Rock Creek (Salisbury Beach State Reservation)

Massachusetts · 13.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Amesbury Town Landing

Massachusetts · 14.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a small white boat floating on top of a lake

Cashman Park

Massachusetts · 14.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a small boat in a large body of water

Joppa Park

Massachusetts · 14.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a group of people standing next to a body of water

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Massachusetts · 15.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees beside body of water under cloudy sky during daytime

Greenwood Pond

New Hampshire · 15.5 mi

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A large body of water surrounded by trees

Powwow Pond

New Hampshire · 15.6 mi

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boats on ground with dried leaves

Lake Attitash

Massachusetts · 15.9 mi

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a boat in the water

Great Pond

New Hampshire · 16.4 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Rye.

Rye Beach, NH2 miNorth Hampton, NH4 miPortsmouth, NH4 miGreenland, NH5 miNew Castle, NH5 miKittery, ME6 miHampton, NH6 miKittery Point, ME7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Rye, NH?

Top picks near Rye include Lake Attitash, York Harbor, Seabrook. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, bays, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Rye?

Near Rye 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 Rye?

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