Best Places to Kayak Near Vaughan, MS

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

30 nearby12 Rivers10 Reservoirs7 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Vaughan

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Hillside National Wildlife Refuge

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

BayBeginner20 mi away
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees2

Holmes Community College

Standout kayak fishing on Holmes Community College Lake

LakeBeginner14 mi away
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees3

English Lake

A top-rated lake launch on the lake

LakeBeginner17 mi away
a large barge traveling down a river under a bridge

Highway 16 Bridge

Mississippi · 7.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Holmes Community College

Mississippi · 14.3 mi

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

Big Black River

Mississippi · 14.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

English Lake

Mississippi · 17.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Hillside National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi · 20.5 mi

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white and black wooden dock on body of water during daytime

Yazoo River

Mississippi · 20.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white boat on body of water during daytime

Yazoo River

Mississippi · 20.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat is going under a bridge on the water

Ratliff Ferry

Mississippi · 21.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white and black wooden dock on body of water during daytime

Pearl River

Mississippi · 21.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown tree trunk on body of water

Browns Landing

Mississippi · 21.6 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white and black wooden dock on body of water during daytime

Highway 49 Bridge

Mississippi · 21.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white and black train on rail tracks

Pearl River State Wildlife Management Area

Mississippi · 22.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Bee Lake

Mississippi · 22.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white and black wooden dock on body of water during daytime

Highway 12 Bridge

Mississippi · 22.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Safe Harbor

Mississippi · 23.2 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Wolf Lake

Mississippi · 23.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown trees on brown soil near body of water during daytime

Goshen Springs

Mississippi · 23.4 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Tommys

Mississippi · 23.4 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Goshen Springs

Mississippi · 23.4 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown tree trunk on body of water

Goshen Springs

Mississippi · 23.5 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a large barge traveling down a river under a bridge

Coal Bluff

Mississippi · 23.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white boat on body of water during daytime

Pearl River

Mississippi · 24.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown trees on brown soil near body of water during daytime

Ross R. Barnett Reservoir

Mississippi · 24.0 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown tree trunk on body of water

Ross R. Barnett Reservoir

Mississippi · 24.0 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white and black train on rail tracks

Pearl River

Mississippi · 24.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
ducks floating on body of water near post and trees

Wolf Lake

Mississippi · 27.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown trees on brown soil near body of water during daytime

Madison Landing

Mississippi · 27.2 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown tree trunk on body of water

Little Eagle Lake

Mississippi · 27.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown tree trunk on body of water

Fanning Landing Circle

Mississippi · 27.9 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown tree trunk on body of water

Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge

Mississippi · 28.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Vaughan.

Pickens, MS8 miCamden, MS11 miBenton, MS11 miGoodman, MS12 miSharon, MS14 miCanton, MS14 miBentonia, MS19 miYazoo City, MS19 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Vaughan, MS?

Top picks near Vaughan include Hillside National Wildlife Refuge, Holmes Community College, English Lake. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, reservoirs, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Vaughan?

Near Vaughan 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 Vaughan?

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