Places to kayak around Southport, NC

Bill Smith Park

4446 Fish Factory Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461​

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With 4 baseball fields, 1 football field, a 9 hole par 3 disc golf course, picnic shelter, dog park and kayak ramp, this park has a little something for every outdoor adventure that lives or is just visiting the Oak Island/Southport area. The kayak dock is one of the few handicap accessible kayak ramps in North Carolina and makes the beautiful Dutchman Creek area accessible to everyone. Whether you just want to paddle for a short adventure or you are an expert who would like a closer view at the Oak Island Lighthouse, the kayak ramp at Bill Smith Park is the perfect place to start your kayaking journey!