Best Places to Kayak Near Scotland, MD

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

30 nearby9 Creeks8 Rivers4 Bays
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Top Picks Near Scotland

red and white kayak on brown sand near body of water during daytime1

Crocheron

Standout kayak fishing on Fishing Bay

BayBeginner20 mi away
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background2

Toddville

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

BayBeginner22 mi away
Kayaker paddling across a calm bay at sunset with mountains in the background3

Point Lookout State Park

Open-water sea kayaking access on Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay

BayBeginner2 mi away
a river running through a lush green forest

Buzz's Marina

Maryland · 1.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Drury's Marina

Maryland · 2.2 mi

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

Point Lookout State Park

Maryland · 2.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
A wooden bridge spans a river in a snowy landscape.

St. Inigoes Landing

Maryland · 4.2 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat is floating in the water at sunset

St. Mary's College of Maryland - James P. Muldoon River Center

Maryland · 8.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Piney Point Recreation Area

Maryland · 9.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Cedar Cove Marina

Maryland · 11.7 mi

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

Olversons Lodge Creek Marina

Virginia · 12.1 mi

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

Lodge Landing

Virginia · 12.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
red and white kayak on brown sand near body of water during daytime

Tall Timbers Landing

Maryland · 12.5 mi

InletKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lots of trees

Gardy's Mill Pond

Virginia · 15.0 mi

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

Coopers

Virginia · 15.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
red and white kayak on brown sand near body of water during daytime

Hoopersville

Maryland · 15.3 mi

InletKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a lake surrounded by tall grass and trees

St. Mary's River State Park

Maryland · 15.7 mi

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

Coles Point

Virginia · 16.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Boatel California

Maryland · 18.0 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a lake surrounded by tall grass and trees

Ewell County Wharf

Maryland · 18.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat is floating in the water at sunset

Solomons Fishing Center

Maryland · 18.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
body of water between trees

Shell

Virginia · 18.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Spring Cove Marina

Maryland · 18.5 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A stream running through a lush green forest

K. B. Derr & Son

Maryland · 18.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A stream running through a lush green forest

Tylerton County Wharf

Maryland · 19.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a lake surrounded by tall grass and trees

Asquith Island

Maryland · 19.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm forest river surrounded by pine trees

Tyler Cove

Maryland · 19.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
red and white kayak on brown sand near body of water during daytime

Crocheron

Maryland · 19.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
red and white kayak on brown sand near body of water during daytime

Pawleys Marina

Maryland · 19.9 mi

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

Kirwins Wharf

Maryland · 20.1 mi

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

Abell's Wharf boat ramp

Maryland · 20.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a dramatic desert canyon at sunset

Forest Landing

Maryland · 21.3 mi

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

Toddville

Maryland · 21.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Scotland.

Ridge, MD3 miDameron, MD5 miSaint Inigoes, MD5 miSaint Marys City, MD9 miDrayden, MD9 miPiney Point, MD9 miSandy Point, VA10 miLottsburg, VA11 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Scotland, MD?

Top picks near Scotland include Crocheron, Toddville, Point Lookout State Park. 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 Scotland?

Near Scotland 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 Scotland?

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