Kentucky Canoeing, Rafting & Kayaking

The seemingly never-ending waterways of Kentucky provide the choice between rippling streams, calm lakes, or whitewater rivers, so visitors can embark on anything from Kentucky rafting adventures to good old-fashioned Kentucky canoeing trips to kayaking. Kentucky is overflowing with opportunities for recreational and serious paddlers alike, thanks to ample public access to our rivers and streams.

Nine of Kentucky's rivers are designated as Kentucky Wild Rivers, which protect their right-of-ways from construction, mining, or any other man-made intrusions. The Wild River corridors comprise a total of 114 miles of water and over 26,000 acres of land.

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has started highlighting popular blue water trails throughout the state. Click here to learn more.

Explore the listings below to find marinas and more for canoeing, rafting & kayaking in Kentucky!

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Natural Bridge State Resort Park Slade, KY 19 miles of trails, 60 acre lake for paddling & fishing, lodge, tent & RV campgrounds, Natural Bridge sandstone arch, skylift, paddling on nearby Red River, located in the Red...

Nolin Lake State Park Mammoth Cave, KY 333 acre park, 5,795 acre Nolin Lake, boat ramp, hiking trail, 92 capsites, RV sites, 1.5 mile trail

Nolin River Getaways Clarkson, KY Bed & Breakfast, cabin rental, hunting packages, fishing on Nolin River

North Fork Cumberland River Whitley City, KY 16 miles total, upstream of Cumberland Falls to Redbird boat ramp on KY 478, good smallmouth bass fishing, some rapids and shoals, 11 & 5 mile float options, shuttles and serv...

Paintsville Lake State Park Staffordsville, KY 1,140 acre Paintsville Lake, 32 developed and 10 primitive sites, RV sites, fishing for numerous species, horseback riding available on one of the forest fire access roads but...

Panbowl Lake Jackson, KY 75 acre lake, fishing good for bass & panfish, boat ramp, canoeing, trail surrounding part of shoreline

The Parklands of Floyds Fork Louisville, KY 4 parks in the system: Beckley, Pope Lick, Turkey Run & Broad Run, Parksland will be integral component of the Louisville Loop, hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, horseback ri...

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park Dawson Springs, KY Lodge, 13 Cottages, 20 miles of trails on park, access to 30+ miles in Pennyrile State Forest,8 site equestrian campground, 68 site campground, canoe/rowboat rentals, fishing...

Pope Lick Park Louisville, KY Trail system, canoe/kayak access, retreat house for meetings, traditional park facilities and sports fields

Red River Campton, KY 19.4 miles, National Wild and Scenic River, some rapids Class III+, multiple access sites & outfitters, fishing for smallmouth & kentucky bass, rainbow & brown trout, & variou...