Best Places to Kayak Near Stephens, AR

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

30 nearby14 Lakes13 Rivers2 Creeks
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Top Picks Near Stephens

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Backwater Creek - Little Bay Lake

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

BayBeginner23 mi away
a body of water with houses in the background2

Smith Street

Standout kayak fishing on Calion Lake

LakeBeginner29 mi away
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day3

White Oak Lake Dam Site

A top-rated lake launch on White Oak Creek - White Oak Lake

LakeBeginner18 mi away

Bragg Lake

Arkansas · 13.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Browns Point

Arkansas · 14.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Camden Riverwalk

Arkansas · 14.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Upper Jack's Landing

Arkansas · 14.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Lower Jack's Landing

Arkansas · 15.0 mi

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

Road 99

Arkansas · 17.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

White Oak Lake State Park Marina

Arkansas · 17.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Starnes Landing

Arkansas · 17.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

White Oak Lake Dam Site

Arkansas · 17.5 mi

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

Locust Bayou

Arkansas · 18.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Columbia Lake (East)

Arkansas · 21.4 mi

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

Road 71

Arkansas · 22.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Backwater Creek - Little Bay Lake

Arkansas · 22.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a yellow kayak in the middle of a river

Columbia Lake (South)

Arkansas · 23.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a view of a body of water from a kayak

Columbia Lake (North)

Arkansas · 23.5 mi

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

Road 504

Arkansas · 25.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Tates Bluff

Arkansas · 25.2 mi

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

Highway 53 Bridge

Arkansas · 25.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Long Lake

Arkansas · 26.4 mi

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

Champagnolle Creek

Arkansas · 28.1 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Smith Street

Arkansas · 29.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hwy 82 Bodcau Creek Boating Access

Arkansas · 29.5 mi

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

Ouachita River Launch

Arkansas · 29.9 mi

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

Dallas County

Arkansas · 32.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Gurdon Lake

Arkansas · 32.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Hwy. 67

Arkansas · 33.4 mi

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

Salt Spring Bend

Arkansas · 33.5 mi

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

Lock and Dam No. 8

Arkansas · 33.8 mi

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

Lock Bend

Arkansas · 34.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Mike & Janet Huckabee

Arkansas · 36.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Stephens.

Mount Holly, AR11 miMc Neil, AR12 miCamden, AR14 miLouann, AR14 miWillisville, AR17 miChidester, AR17 miWaldo, AR17 miSmackover, AR18 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Stephens, AR?

Top picks near Stephens include Backwater Creek - Little Bay Lake, Smith Street, White Oak Lake Dam Site. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on lakes, rivers, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Stephens?

Near Stephens 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 Stephens?

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