Best Places to Kayak Near Wells, MI

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

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Top Picks Near Wells

green and brown boat on body of water during daytime

Nahma

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

BayBeginner20 mi away

A large body of water under a cloudy sky

Escanaba

Open-water sea kayaking access on Lake Michigan - Little Bay de Noc

BayBeginner1 mi away

Two people fishing from a boat at sunrise.

Kipling

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, restrooms

BayBeginner6 mi away

Escanaba

Michigan · 0.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

a sunset over a body of water with clouds in the sky

Ludington Park

Michigan · 3.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Dam 3

Michigan · 3.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Concrete pier on a choppy ocean under a pale sky

Van Cleve Park

Michigan · 4.5 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

white bride surrounded by snow and trees

Portage Creek

Michigan · 5.4 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Kipling

Michigan · 6.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

aerial view of white dock on body of water during daytime

Stonington

Michigan · 6.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

a large body of water surrounded by trees

Green Bay

Michigan · 8.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Kayakers on a wide heartland river at sunset with flat green banks

Burnt Camp

Michigan · 9.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Rapid River

Michigan · 10.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Ogontz Bay

Michigan · 14.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

green trees beside lake under white sky during daytime

Boney Falls Dam

Michigan · 17.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Nahma

Michigan · 20.1 mi

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Fayette State Park Campground

Michigan · 20.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Garden Bay

Michigan · 24.1 mi

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Swimming Hole Creek

Michigan · 24.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Cedar River North State Forest Campground

Michigan · 25.2 mi

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Fish Dam Campground

Michigan · 25.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

green trees beside body of water under blue sky during daytime

Portage Bay State Campground

Michigan · 26.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Sawmill Creek

Michigan · 28.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Calm water stretches under a blue and cloudy sky.

Jackson Harbor

Wisconsin · 28.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Chicago Lake

Michigan · 28.7 mi

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Cedar River State Harbor

Michigan · 29.0 mi

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Dana Lake

Michigan · 31.3 mi

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person in middle of body of water during daytime

Camp Seven Lake

Michigan · 31.4 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Stromberg Park

Michigan · 31.8 mi

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Gooseneck Lake

Michigan · 32.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

green trees and body of water during daytime

Lyman Lake

Michigan · 32.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Corner Lake Recreation Park

Michigan · 33.9 mi

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West Branch Whitefish River

Michigan · 34.0 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Wells.

Escanaba, MI2 mi Gladstone, MI5 mi Bark River, MI10 mi Cornell, MI11 mi Rapid River, MI13 mi Perkins, MI13 mi Harris, MI14 mi Perronville, MI16 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Wells, MI?

Top picks near Wells include Nahma, Escanaba, Kipling. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on bays, lakes, rivers.

What types of paddling can I do near Wells?

Near Wells 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 Wells?

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