Best Places to Kayak Near Tar Heel, NC

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

30 nearby26 Rivers3 Lakes1 Estuary

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Top Picks Near Tar Heel

Lennons Bridge

Standout kayak fishing on Big Swamp

EstuaryBeginner19 mi away

Rhodes Pond

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

LakeBeginner35 mi away

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

Lake Waccamaw

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

LakeBeginner34 mi away

a small boat sitting on top of a body of water

Tar Heel

North Carolina · 1.6 mi

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green and brown trees beside river during daytime

William O Huske Lock And Dam

North Carolina · 6.1 mi

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person riding blue kayak on lake during daytime

Tory Hole

North Carolina · 14.3 mi

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High Hill

North Carolina · 14.4 mi

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white canoe on river surrounded by trees

Lock And Dam #2

North Carolina · 15.9 mi

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Mcneils Bridge

North Carolina · 16.2 mi

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Fayetteville

North Carolina · 17.4 mi

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Lennons Bridge

North Carolina · 18.8 mi

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Boardman

North Carolina · 22.6 mi

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Sloans Bridge

North Carolina · 23.0 mi

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Lake Rim

North Carolina · 23.6 mi

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A person standing on a paddle board in the water

Ennis Bridge

North Carolina · 29.3 mi

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Elwells Ferry

North Carolina · 31.5 mi

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Wagram

North Carolina · 32.2 mi

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Fair Bluff

North Carolina · 32.5 mi

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Lumber River State Park

North Carolina · 33.1 mi

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Ivanhoe

North Carolina · 33.9 mi

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Lake Waccamaw

North Carolina · 34.2 mi

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Rhodes Pond

North Carolina · 34.6 mi

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Causey Landing

South Carolina · 34.7 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Unnamed Access

North Carolina · 35.7 mi

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

Moccasins Bluff

South Carolina · 36.7 mi

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Lock And Dam #1

North Carolina · 37.9 mi

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Dillon County Park

South Carolina · 40.3 mi

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Ricefield Cove

South Carolina · 40.5 mi

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Lester Road Bridge

South Carolina · 40.7 mi

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Hunts Bluff

North Carolina · 40.9 mi

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green trees near body of water during daytime

Fork Retch

South Carolina · 43.7 mi

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Lillington

North Carolina · 45.0 mi

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Calm lake surrounded by autumn trees under a clear sky

Red Bluff

South Carolina · 45.4 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Tar Heel.

White Oak, NC5 mi Dublin, NC8 mi Saint Pauls, NC10 mi Bladenboro, NC13 mi Lumberton, NC14 mi Parkton, NC15 mi Elizabethtown, NC15 mi Rex, NC15 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Tar Heel, NC?

Top picks near Tar Heel include Lennons Bridge, Rhodes Pond, Lake Waccamaw. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, lakes, estuarys.

What types of paddling can I do near Tar Heel?

Near Tar Heel 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 Tar Heel?

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