Best Places to Kayak Near Tybee Island, GA

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

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Top Picks Near Tybee Island

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Broad Creek

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

CreekBeginner15 mi away
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Bluffton Oyster Landing

A top-rated river launch on May River

RiverBeginner16 mi away
green trees beside lake under blue sky during daytime3

Buckingham Landing (Highway 278 Bridge - West)

A top-rated creek launch on Mackay Creek

CreekBeginner16 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Tybee Creek

Georgia · 1.0 mi

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

Lazaretto Creek Marina

Georgia · 2.4 mi

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Fort Pulaski

Georgia · 3.6 mi

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a stream running through a lush green forest

Turners Creek - North

Georgia · 8.3 mi

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a stream running through a lush green forest

Turners Creek - South

Georgia · 8.4 mi

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a body of water with trees in the background

Landings Harbor Marina

Georgia · 10.0 mi

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A river running through a forest filled with lots of trees

Frank W. Spencer Park

Georgia · 10.7 mi

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

Thunderbolt

Georgia · 11.5 mi

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a body of water surrounded by trees and a blue sky

Bahia Bleu Marina

Georgia · 11.7 mi

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Turnbridge Landing

South Carolina · 12.8 mi

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a body of water surrounded by trees and a blue sky

Robert J. Hall

Georgia · 13.3 mi

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

Alljoy

South Carolina · 14.4 mi

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

Broad Creek

South Carolina · 15.4 mi

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

Public Boat Dock Facility

South Carolina · 15.5 mi

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aerial photography of mountain

Bluffton Oyster Landing

South Carolina · 15.6 mi

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aerial photography of mountain

Cooks Landing

South Carolina · 15.6 mi

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green trees beside lake under blue sky during daytime

Buckingham Landing (Highway 278 Bridge - West)

South Carolina · 15.7 mi

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Swampy forest with calm water and reflections

C.C. Haigh Jr. Landing (Highway 278 Bridge - East)

South Carolina · 15.8 mi

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green trees beside lake under blue sky during daytime

Highway 46 Bridge

South Carolina · 18.5 mi

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a stream running through a lush green forest

Bell's Landing

Georgia · 19.0 mi

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H.E. Trask Sr. Landing

South Carolina · 19.7 mi

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

Salt Creek

Georgia · 20.8 mi

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

Houlihan Park

Georgia · 21.0 mi

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

Ft. McAllister Campground Redbird

Georgia · 21.0 mi

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a stream running through a lush green forest

Fort McAllister Historic Park (Savage Island)

Georgia · 21.1 mi

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Fort McAllister / Ogeechee River

Georgia · 22.2 mi

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green trees beside body of water during daytime

Millstone Landing

South Carolina · 24.9 mi

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aerial photography of mountain

Edgar C. Glenn Landing (Highway 170 Bridge)

South Carolina · 25.4 mi

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a body of water surrounded by a forest

Louis Scott Stell Lake

Georgia · 25.5 mi

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a body of water surrounded by trees and clouds

Kings Ferry (US17 Bridge)

Georgia · 25.7 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Tybee Island.

Daufuskie Island, SC7 miHilton Head Island, SC12 miSavannah, GA15 miBluffton, SC17 miHardeeville, SC22 miOkatie, SC22 miGeorgetown, GA22 miPooler, GA25 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Tybee Island, GA?

Top picks near Tybee Island include Broad Creek, Bluffton Oyster Landing, Buckingham Landing (Highway 278 Bridge - West). In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, creeks, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Tybee Island?

Near Tybee Island 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 Tybee Island?

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