Best Kayak Spots in North Carolina
172 kayak spots compared · updated October 2026
What kayak spots cost in North Carolina
172 listings do not publish a rate. Most kayak spots that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.
Confirmed across North Carolina: 172 of 172 have launch and 172 of 172 have boat ramp. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak spots in North Carolina.
| Name | Rating | Admission | Launch | Boat Ramp | Parking | Fishing | Crabbing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.B. Rowe Park Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Glen Bridge River Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Moravian Creek Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Tailwater Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Prices landing boating access area | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Swepsonville River Park Lower Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Millburnie Dam Canoe Launch | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Cooleemee Falls Portage | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Tanglewood Yadkin River Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Lake Adger Boat Ramp | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Snow Creek Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Penrose River Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Spots in North Carolina
H.B. Rowe Park Access
Glen Bridge River Access
Moravian Creek Access
Tailwater Access
Prices landing boating access area
Swepsonville River Park Lower Access
Millburnie Dam Canoe Launch
Cooleemee Falls Portage
Tanglewood Yadkin River Access
Lake Adger Boat Ramp
Snow Creek Access
Penrose River Access
Dan's Take Out
Linville River Boat Ramp
Terry's Marina Slipway
Lake Adger Boat Ramp
Hanging Dog Recreation Area Slipway
Nantahala Outdoor Center Boat Launch
Island Ford Access
Barnard Park Raft Launch
Barnard Park Boat Ramp
Corpening Bridge Access Area
Corpening Bridge Access Area
Grassy Island Boat Access
Grassy Island Boat Access
Blantyre River Access
Pisgah Forest Access
Grape Creek Slipway
Dillsboro Launch Park Put-in
Hiwassee Street Slipway
Payne Street Slipway
The Anchorage Inn Marina Slipway
Cooleemee Access
Alexander River Park Access
Island Ford River Access
Smoot Park Access
Poole Road Canoe Launch
Pine Lake Boat Ramp
Pine Run Access
Etowah School Road Stream Access
Smithfield BAA
Island Ford Access
Moratock Park Access
NC 801 Access
Madison River Park
Hiwassee Street Slipway
Riverside Access
Flat Branch boat launch
Great Lake Boat Launch
Draper Landing Access
Dutchman Creek Boat Ramp
Westfeldt River Park Access
Panel Branch Lake Access
Hemlock Golf Course River Access
Bent Creek River Park Access
Ronda Access
Shoup's Landing
Yadkin Valley Community Park Access
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Hobucken
Shadow Lake Boat Ramp
Great Alamance Creek Paddle Access
Settles Bridge Access
Cliffs of the Neusse Canoe Launch
Jacobs Creek River Access
Old 228 Fontana Lake Boat Ramp
US 64 River Access
Klyce Street River Access
Mingo Creek Canoe Launch
Rowan County Pump Station Access
Glen Bridge River Access
Panel Branch Lake Access
Ledges Whitewater Park Access
Stackhouse Boat Launch
Lewellyn Branch Lake Access
Stackhouse River Access
Flat Branch boat launch
Westfeldt River Park Access
Wildlife Resource Commission Ramp
Brier Hall Access
NC 268 Ararat River Access
Sheets Bridge New River Access
Three Rivers Boat Ramp
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Fort Macon
Castle Ford Access
Hanging Rock Dan River Access
Ledges Whitewater Park Access
Sharron Harris boat ramp
Terry's Marina Slipway
Long Cove Slipway
Wind Over Waves Community Boat Ramp (Private)
Old U.S. 421 River Park Access
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Oregon Inlet
Lake Norman RV Resort Slipway
Boone's Cave Access
Thagard Lake Boat Ramp
U.S. Coast Guard - Station Oak Island
Spring Valley Lake Boat Ramp
Seven Springs Boating Access
Mackeys Marina
Mason's Landing
Emerald Isle Boat Ramp
Bent Creek River Park Access
Barnard Park Boat Ramp
Dixon Fields Canoe Launch
Lena Davis River Access
Rymers Ferry Lake Access
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Hominy Creek River Access
Pisgah Forest Access
Lewellyn Branch Lake Access
W.C. (Billy) Crisp Slipway
French Broad River Greenway Access
Powerhouse Boat Access
Powerhouse Boat Access
Uwharrie River NC 109 Bridge Access
Redmon Dam River Access
Payne Street Slipway
Linville River Boat Ramp
Stackhouse River Access
Huntsville Access
Murray Branch Boat Launch
Hap Simpson River Access
Hap Simpson River Access
Troy (Little River) Boat Access
Idols Dam Portage
Craven Street Bridge Access
Mount Holly Access
Crater Park River Access
Highway 704 River Access
Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area
Hanging Dog Recreation Area Slipway
Ramsey Bend Slipway
Dillsboro Launch Park Put-in
Nantahala Outdoor Center Boat Launch
Cedar Cliff
Hickory Hill Boat Ramp
Sneads Ferry Boating Access
Shooks Marina Slipway
Swepsonville River Park Upper Access
Big Hill Road Access
Roby Green Access
Whisper Lake Boat Ramp
Fly Rod Lake Boat Ramp
Lena Davis River Access
Blantyre River Access
Boone Access
French Broad River Greenway Access
Grape Creek Slipway
Stackhouse Boat Launch
Hap Simpson River Access
Duke Energy Kayak/ Canoe Access
Saxapahaw Mill Race Access
Chicken Bridge Paddle Access
Penrose River Access
Long Cove Slipway
Ramsey Bend Slipway
Barnard Park Raft Launch
Cedar Cliff
Rymers Ferry Lake Access
Shooks Marina Slipway
Etowah School Road Stream Access
Old 228 Fontana Lake Boat Ramp
Powerhouse Boat Access
Redmon Dam River Access
Murray Branch Boat Launch
Saxapahaw Lake Access
Lake Norman Marina Slipway
Greenway Canoe Access
Lake Higgins Marina
Little River Marina Boat Ramp
W.C. (Billy) Crisp Slipway
Graham Paddle Access
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak spots are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 172 active kayak spots listed in our directory.
What is the top-rated kayak spot in North Carolina?
H.B. Rowe Park Access is currently the highest-rated kayak spot in North Carolina.
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