Best Places to Kayak Near Star City, AR

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

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Top Picks Near Star City

a yellow kayak in the middle of a river1

Little Bayou Meto

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

BayBeginner21 mi away
people riding on blue kayak on river during daytime2

Cane Creek State Park

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Bartholomew

BayBeginner7 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Cane Creek State Park

Just 7 miles from Star City — the closest quality launch

BayBeginner7 mi away
ducks swimming in a lake

Cane Creek State Park (West)

Arkansas · 5.9 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Cane Creek State Park (East)

Arkansas · 6.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
people riding on blue kayak on river during daytime

Cane Creek State Park

Arkansas · 6.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Cane Creek State Park

Arkansas · 6.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Hunger Run

Arkansas · 15.9 mi

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

Plantersville

Arkansas · 16.6 mi

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

Rising Star

Arkansas · 17.4 mi

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

Cowford

Arkansas · 17.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Mt. Elba Access

Arkansas · 18.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Dr. Curtis Merrell Access

Arkansas · 18.2 mi

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

Trulock

Arkansas · 18.9 mi

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

Highway 63 Bridge

Arkansas · 18.9 mi

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

Lock and Dam Number 4

Arkansas · 21.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Little Bayou Meto

Arkansas · 21.1 mi

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

North Colorado Street

Arkansas · 21.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hwy 79 Pool

Arkansas · 21.3 mi

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

Hwy 62B #2

Arkansas · 21.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Beachfront Drive

Arkansas · 22.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Regional Park

Arkansas · 22.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Arkansas River Launch

Arkansas · 22.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hwy 79

Arkansas · 22.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Walter Will Bryant Cannon Brake

Arkansas · 22.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Saint Marie Park

Arkansas · 23.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Bill Bridgeforth Long Pond Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 23.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Island Harbor Marina

Arkansas · 24.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Buckinghim Flat Access

Arkansas · 24.5 mi

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

Highway 278 Bridge

Arkansas · 24.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Lower Vallier

Arkansas · 25.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Wrape WRA Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 25.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Cole Pile Spur Levee Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 26.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Star City.

Yorktown, AR7 miGrady, AR13 miRison, AR15 miMoscow, AR15 miGould, AR18 miPine Bluff, AR20 miDumas, AR22 miMonticello, AR22 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Star City, AR?

Top picks near Star City include Little Bayou Meto, Cane Creek State Park, Cane Creek State Park. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, bays.

What types of paddling can I do near Star City?

Near Star City 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 Star City?

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