Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Southern Shores, NC
We know of one kayak launch in and around Southern Shores. Paddlers use these put-ins to carry a kayak or canoe to the water. Most are a short walk from parking, with a low dock or a sloped bank. 4 more are within 50 miles.
- 2.7 mi
Duck Boardwalk Kayak Launch
Southern Shores - 17 mi
Brier Hall Access
Manteo - 18 mi
Kayak Launch in Nags Head (Northwest)
Nags Head - 26 mi
Kayak Launch in Nags Head (Southeast)
Nags Head - 46 mi
Dozier Bridge Canoe Launch
Virginia Beach
Boat ramps near Southern Shores
- Sound Park Boat Ramp Southern Shores, 2.7 mi
- Sea Ranch Beach, Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks, NC Kill Devil Hills, 8.9 mi
- Jockey's Ridge State Park Boat Ramp Kill Devil Hills, 14 mi
- Mashoes Boat Ramp Manteo, 14 mi
- Bebop's Multi Use Fishing Pier Manteo, 15 mi
- Waterfront Park Boat Ramp Manteo, 16 mi
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Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Southern Shores: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Southern Shores, NC?
In and around Southern Shores we know of Duck Boardwalk Kayak Launch.
What other kayak launches are near Southern Shores?
Within 50 miles: Brier Hall Access (Manteo, 17 miles), Kayak Launch in Nags Head (Northwest) (Nags Head, 18 miles), Kayak Launch in Nags Head (Southeast) (Nags Head, 26 miles) and Dozier Bridge Canoe Launch (Virginia Beach, 46 miles).
Do you need a life jacket to kayak near Southern Shores?
Bring an approved life jacket for each person; that is required on federal waters and in North Carolina.
Read How to launch a kayak or canoe first, then compare options on the map. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Southern Shores, NC.