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2025 Paddle Trip Pricing

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Best Paddling Locations in SE Virginia & NE North Carolina

Our local guides ensure a fun and safe day on the water.

Casual Kayakers Launch Site at James City County Marina

James City County Marina

Jamestown Island, 1600s Ship Replicas, Sandy Bay & Back River

Great Trip Options: sheltered paddles, distance paddles (at your pace) on James River, Sandy Bay and Back River
Sailing ships to see, several beaches for lunch or breaks

  • 2 Kayak Slides – great location for Demos and Mixed Kayak & SUP tour

  • Three Replicas of the Sailing Ships that brought America’s first permanent English colonists to Virginia in 1607

  • Circle Jamestown Island ~10 miles & Beaches on the westside that are great for lunch (Full day so can enjoy it all)
  • Billsburg Brewery nearby, Marina bathrooms available
Casual Kayakers Launch Site at Bennett's Creek Park in north Suffolk

Bennett’s Creek Park – Suffolk

Bennett’s Creek, Nansemond River

Great Trip Options: sheltered paddles, distance paddle to Nansemond River, natural areas, creek side homes

  • Triple Concrete Boat Ramps, Fishing Pier
  • Good Paddle Options toward Nansemond River or up Bennett’s Creek each ~ 2.4 miles
  • Skate Park, Nature Trail
  • Park Bathrooms, Disc golf course
Casual Kayakers Launch Site at Kiptopeake State Park on Eastern Shore near Cape Charles

Kiptopeke State Park – Eastern Shore

On Chesapeake Bay

Kiptopeke Breakwater, aka Concrete Ships, are a unique sight. Nice beaches to explore north and south of the park

  • Sand kayak ramp beside concrete boat ramp, Park Swimming Beach and Beaches along coast line
    Paddling around the concrete ships and back is about 1.5 miles, but can go up or down the shoreline as far as wish
  • Park Bathrooms, Fishing pier, Picnic areas, 5 miles of hiking and biking trails, playground, seasonal kayak rentals

  • Park Vehicle Fee ($) and Bridge-Tunnel Tolls ($)

Deep Bottom Park & Four Mile Creek

On James River ~6 miles south of Richmond International Airport

Nature-rich Scenery off beaten path on James River, Jones Neck Cutoff, & Bailey Creek

  • Double Concrete Boat Ramp, Ample Parking
  • Park Bathrooms, Fishing pier, Picnic areas
  • ~6 mile James River loop,

Lawrence Lewis Jr., Park – Charles City

On James River across from the James River National Wildlife Refuge

Nature-rich Scenery off beaten path on James River, known for bird watching

  • Kayak/Canoe Launch, 24-acre site
  • Park Bathrooms, Willcox Landing Fishing Pier, 3 Sheltered Picnic Tables
  • Wooded Trails, Primitive Campsites