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Kayak launch guideKayak & canoe launches in Delaware
We list 5 kayak launches in 4 towns across Delaware. These are places to carry a kayak, canoe or paddleboard to the water.
Ocean View 2
- James Farm Canoe Launch · Indian River Bay
- Savages Ditch Kayak Launch · Indian River Bay
Bethany Beach 1
- Kayak Launch in Bethany Beach · Miller Creek
Laurel 1
- Cherry Beach Park Boat Ramp · Nanticoke River
Rehoboth Beach 1
- New Road Non-Motorized Boat Launch · Indian River Bay
Kayak & canoe launches by city in Delaware
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Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Delaware: questions and answers
How many kayak launches are in Delaware?
We list 5 kayak launches in Delaware, most of them around Ocean View (2).
Which lakes and rivers have kayak launches in Delaware?
Among others Indian River Bay, Miller Creek and Nanticoke River.
Do kayaks need to be registered in Delaware?
Check with the Delaware boating agency. Many states don't register non-motorized kayaks, but some require a permit at state launches or an invasive species sticker.
Do you need a life jacket to kayak in Delaware?
Yes. Federal rules require a wearable, Coast Guard approved life jacket for every person on a kayak or canoe, and children under 13 must wear it unless the state sets another age.
Are there free kayak launches in Delaware?
1 of the 5 are marked free in the map data, including Cherry Beach Park Boat Ramp.
Other states
- New York 211
- Michigan 136
- North Carolina 105
- Pennsylvania 94
- Maine 85
- Massachusetts 64
- Florida 62
- Tennessee 57
- Minnesota 56
- Wisconsin 49
- Illinois 46
- Iowa 44
Guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe · All boat ramps in Delaware