Boat Ramps Nearby
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The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Spencer, NC
We list 9 kayak launches within 16 miles of Spencer. Kayak and canoe launches are put-ins built for paddlers: a low dock, a roller launch or a sandy bank where you can slide a boat in without a trailer. 3 more are within 50 miles.
- 2.1 mi
Rowan County Pump Station Access
Spencer - 2.1 mi
York Hill Yadkin River Access
Spencer - 5 mi
Boone's Cave Access
Tyro - 5.4 mi
US 601 River Access
Franklin - 7.8 mi
NC 801 Access
Mocksville - 8.7 mi
US 64 River Access
Lexington - 9.2 mi
Cooleemee Falls Portage (Southwest 2)
Mocksville - 9.3 mi
Cooleemee Falls Portage (Southwest)
Mocksville - 11 mi
Cooleemee Access
Mocksville - 17 mi
Idols Dam Portage
Advance - 19 mi
Tanglewood Yadkin River Access
Bermuda Run - 25 mi
Huntsville Access
Lewisville
Boat ramps near Spencer
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park Fishing Pier Welcome, 17 mi
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Spencer: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Spencer, NC?
Within 16 miles of Spencer we list 9 kayak launches: Rowan County Pump Station Access, York Hill Yadkin River Access, Boone's Cave Access, US 601 River Access, NC 801 Access, US 64 River Access, Cooleemee Falls Portage (Southwest 2), Cooleemee Falls Portage (Southwest) and Cooleemee Access.
What other kayak launches are near Spencer?
Within 50 miles: Idols Dam Portage (Advance, 17 miles), Tanglewood Yadkin River Access (Bermuda Run, 19 miles) and Huntsville Access (Lewisville, 25 miles).
Do you need a life jacket to kayak near Spencer?
Every paddler needs an approved, well-fitting life jacket on board, including on the water around Spencer.
If you're new to this, read how to launch a kayak or canoe, or widen the search on the map around Spencer. All launches in the city: Boat ramps in Spencer, NC.