Best Places to Kayak Near Stephens, AR

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

30 nearby13 Rivers10 Lakes5 Bays
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Top Picks Near Stephens

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Teague Lake

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

BayBeginner42 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Sikes Ferry

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Dorcheat

BayBeginner42 mi away
people riding on blue kayak on river during daytime3

Moro Bay State Park (South)

A top-rated bay launch on Moro Bay

BayBeginner40 mi away
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
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
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
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
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
blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Cummings Camp

Arkansas · 37.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a view of a body of water with trees in the background

Bodcau Creek

Arkansas · 37.6 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
blue sea under blue sky during daytime

Bodcau Creek Launch

Arkansas · 39.8 mi

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

Ouachita River Launch

Arkansas · 40.1 mi

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

Pigeon Hill

Arkansas · 40.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
people riding on blue kayak on river during daytime

Moro Bay State Park (South)

Arkansas · 40.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Moro Bay State Park (North)

Arkansas · 40.2 mi

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

Kisatchie National Forest

Louisiana · 41.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Teague Lake

Louisiana · 41.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Sikes Ferry

Louisiana · 42.0 mi

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

Caryville Landing

Arkansas · 43.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Stephens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Stephens include Teague Lake, Sikes Ferry, Moro Bay State Park (South). In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, bays.

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.