Best Places to Kayak Near Tabor City, NC

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

30 nearby21 Rivers7 Lakes1 Creek
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Top Picks Near Tabor City

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Lennons Bridge

Standout kayak fishing on Big Swamp

EstuaryBeginner25 mi away
a body of water with trees around it2

Sunset Beach

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

LakeBeginner24 mi away
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk3

Ocean Isle Beach

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

LakeBeginner27 mi away
green and brown trees beside river during daytime

Pireway

North Carolina · 13.3 mi

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Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Red Bluff (Highway 31E Bridge)

South Carolina · 15.5 mi

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Chris Anderson (Highway 9 Bridge)

South Carolina · 15.9 mi

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Fair Bluff

North Carolina · 18.0 mi

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a river with trees on the side

Causey Landing

South Carolina · 18.5 mi

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

Ricefield Cove

South Carolina · 18.8 mi

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Reaves Ferry Road Bridge

South Carolina · 19.3 mi

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

Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina · 19.8 mi

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green trees near body of water during daytime

Fork Retch

South Carolina · 20.3 mi

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green trees near body of water during daytime

Highway 17 Bridge (North)

South Carolina · 21.0 mi

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

Highway 17 Bridge (South)

South Carolina · 21.1 mi

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Lees

South Carolina · 21.1 mi

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green trees near body of water during daytime

Robert Edge Parkway Bridge

South Carolina · 21.6 mi

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Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Red Bluff

South Carolina · 21.6 mi

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aerial photography of mountain

Sandy Bluff

South Carolina · 21.9 mi

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

Cherry Grove

South Carolina · 22.7 mi

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a small boat sitting on top of a body of water

Boardman

North Carolina · 23.4 mi

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Water reflects lush green trees and blue sky.

Conway Marina

South Carolina · 24.0 mi

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a body of water with trees around it

Sunset Beach

North Carolina · 24.4 mi

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green trees beside lake under blue sky during daytime

Savannah Bluff

South Carolina · 24.6 mi

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green trees beside lake under blue sky during daytime

Joseph Holiday

South Carolina · 24.8 mi

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Lennons Bridge

North Carolina · 24.9 mi

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Pitch

South Carolina · 26.0 mi

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Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Huggins

South Carolina · 26.2 mi

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

Ocean Isle Beach

North Carolina · 27.1 mi

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aerial photography of mountain

Knife Island

South Carolina · 27.7 mi

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

Davis

South Carolina · 28.5 mi

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

Bricklanding Road

North Carolina · 28.8 mi

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

Hughes Landing

South Carolina · 29.9 mi

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Bucksville

South Carolina · 30.2 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

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

Clarendon, NC6 miLoris, SC7 miNakina, NC10 miBrunswick, NC13 miCerro Gordo, NC14 miChadbourn, NC14 miGreen Sea, SC14 miLongs, SC15 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Tabor City, NC?

Top picks near Tabor City include Lennons Bridge, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, creeks.

What types of paddling can I do near Tabor City?

Near Tabor 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 Tabor City?

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