The Best Spots to Launch a Kayak in Liberty County
The weather is warming up in Liberty County and the first day of spring is only a week away. We couldn’t be more excited for sunshine and the opportunity to enjoy our intracoastal waterways. One of our favorite ways to do that is kayaking! Get your paddle ready and keep reading to check out our list of the best spots to launch your kayak in Liberty County.
Sunbury Boat Ramp | 3295 Ft. Morris Road, Midway, GA
Put your kayak in the water, enjoy beautiful views and go fishing at the public dock in Sunbury. It is a cozy spot that showcases all that coastal living has to offer! With direct access to the intracoastal waterways, you’ll want to make sure that you have the Tides Near Me app handy when you visit. This app will tell you when high and low tides are, so you can choose the best possible time for your adventure.
Venture through the marsh, relax in the sun and maybe even see a school of dolphins when you launch from this spot. Once your kayaking adventure has ended, make your way down to the Sunbury Crab Company. When visiting, you can indulge in fresh seafood, a cold drink and live music if you’re lucky. They do require a reservation, so you’ll want to plan ahead and give them a call or click here to make your reservation online. They fill up fast!
Pro Tip: The Sunbury Boat Ramp is one of the most serene spots in all of Liberty County making it a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset.
Jones Creek Park | 2059 Isle of Wight Road, Midway GA
Before crossing the causeway onto Isle of Wight in Midway, there will be a park on your right that has a small landing with access to water. Jones Creek Park is one of our personal favorite spots! It’s perfect for people who have very little kayaking experience and the seasoned pros. Everyone will enjoy putting in here and paddling around.
Enjoy kayaking at Jones Creek Park to the fullest! Pack a cooler and venture out to a sandbar. It is a tidal creek, so you’ll also want to download the Tides Near Me app here too. Set your location as St. Catherines Island to make sure that you don’t get stuck dragging your kayak through the mud. We suggest staying out until sunset, because they’re remarkable here.
Pro Tip: There is also a playground at this park, so your littles can run around and get their energy out!
Riceboro Dock | Interstate Paper Road, Riceboro GA
Follow Highway 17 into Riceboro and take a left onto Interstate Paper Road. Keep cruising for a bit and you’ll stumble upon a quiet little public dock and pier. The dock is one of Riceboro’s many hidden gems. It’s a great fishing spot, so don’t forget your rod and reel when you make your way out there! Kill two birds with one stone when you launch your kayak here! You can spend the day paddling on the water and catch some fish to cook for dinner too.
Pro Tip: If you plan to launch here – don’t forget to pack your sunscreen!
Don’t miss out on this awesome experience! Grab your friends and let the creeks and rivers guide y’all along. Not much of a water person? There are plenty of other ways to #ExploreLiberty. Click here to see some of our favorite parks to visit in the spring or try some of our favorite local restaurants!
