Best Places to Kayak Near Ward, AR

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

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Top Picks Near Ward

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Howard Lane

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

BayBeginner19 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Gravel HIll Road Bridge

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Des Arc

BayBeginner19 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Tree Lakes Road

A top-rated bay launch on Bayou Des Arc

BayBeginner19 mi away
a body of water with houses in the background

Lake Pickthorne Launch

Arkansas · 10.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Tree Lakes Road

Arkansas · 18.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Gravel HIll Road Bridge

Arkansas · 18.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Howard Lane

Arkansas · 19.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Bayou Des Arc Wildlife Management Area

Arkansas · 22.2 mi

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

Des Arc

Arkansas · 23.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Old River Lake

Arkansas · 23.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden dock over body of water

Camp Robinson Lake Number One

Arkansas · 23.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Remmel Park

Arkansas · 23.8 mi

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

David D. Terry Park (West)

Arkansas · 24.3 mi

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

David D. Terry Park (East)

Arkansas · 24.4 mi

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

Riding

Arkansas · 24.5 mi

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

David D. Terry Lock & Dam

Arkansas · 24.7 mi

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

North Little Rock RIver Front Park

Arkansas · 24.8 mi

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

Riverside Park Road

Arkansas · 24.8 mi

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

Shilcotts Bayou

Arkansas · 25.8 mi

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

Interstate 40 Bridge

Arkansas · 26.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Palarm Creek

Arkansas · 26.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Palarm Creek Launch

Arkansas · 27.0 mi

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

Murray Park (East)

Arkansas · 27.1 mi

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

Murray Park (West)

Arkansas · 27.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with houses in the background

Nursery Pond Road

Arkansas · 27.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Adams Lake Landing

Arkansas · 27.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by trees on a sunny day

Greens Lake Camp

Arkansas · 27.5 mi

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

The Basin

Arkansas · 27.7 mi

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

Cooks Landing Park

Arkansas · 27.9 mi

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

Boat Ramp

Arkansas · 28.1 mi

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

Twin City Riverfront Park

Arkansas · 28.2 mi

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

Riverside Street

Arkansas · 28.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat on a body of water with trees in the background

Peckerwood Lake

Arkansas · 28.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Ward.

Austin, AR6 miCabot, AR7 miHickory Plains, AR9 miBeebe, AR10 miLonoke, AR12 miMc Rae, AR12 miJacksonville, AR14 miCarlisle, AR14 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Ward include Howard Lane, Gravel HIll Road Bridge, Tree Lakes Road. 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 Ward?

Near Ward 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 Ward?

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