Village Creek
Lumberton / Silsbee / Kountze
White sand beaches and tall pines with several access points — paddle a few hours or camp on a sandbar overnight.
- Put-in
- FM 418
Find your next paddle in Texas.
74 public paddling trails with put-ins, directions, clubs and safety tips for canoe and kayak paddlers — from cypress swamps to Hill Country rivers to Gulf Coast bays.
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Three very different Texas waters to put on your list.
Caddo Lake – Carter’s Chute
Karnack / Uncertain
Bald cypress swamp on one of ten Caddo-area trails totaling 50+ miles.
- Put-in
- Caddo Lake WMA launch (FM 805)
South Llano
Junction
Spring-fed and crystal clear, with calm pools and gentle riffles.
- Put-in
- South Llano River State Park
Why kayakpath.com?
kayakpath.com started as an extension of our love for being outdoors. Our purpose is simple: to increase awareness of public paddling trails and places to put in across Texas, so more folks can get out on the water.
We keep this guide short and practical — where to go, how long it takes, how to get to the put-in, and where to find the official details.
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Before you launch
- Check the water. Many Texas rivers have no flood-control dams — heavy rain can make them dangerous fast.
- Wear your life jacket. Every paddler, every trip.
- Leave a float plan. Tell someone your put-in, take-out and expected time back.
- Respect private land. The streambed is public on navigable rivers; the banks usually are not.
New to paddling? Texas State Parks run ranger-led beginner paddles, and many clubs welcome first-timers. See Clubs & Events and our Safety & Links page.