canoeing & Kayaking Near Nashville

Kayaking Locations Near Nashville

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All of our Nashville paddling locations are from paddlers like you. Search thousands of put-in and take-out locations on our locations map!

Guide to Kayaking Near Nashville

Home to several water trails and a list of scenic rivers, Nashville is an amazing kayaking destination. Read on for guides to planning your own kayaking trip to Nashville, seeking out an outfitted trip, connecting with other Nashville paddlers, and many other resources! Explore local paddling destinations like:

• Cumberland River
• J Percy Priest Lake
• Old Hickory Lake
• Harpeth River
• Caney River

Plan a Kayaking Trip to Nashville

Over the years, many of our paddlers have paddled near Nashville and were so generous to share their paddling experiences with us in a community trip report. Read a few examples of Nashville community trip reports or view all Nashville community trips below:

• Caney Fork River below Center Hill Dam
• Duck River
• West Fork Stones River
• Percy Priest Lake
• Cedar Creek
• View all community trips posted near Nashville!

Have you paddled near Nashville? Post Your Trip and share with the community!

Connect With Kayakers in Nashville

Looking to connect with other paddlers near Nashville? Below are a number of resources to help get you started:

• Check out the Paddling.com Message Boards - US Southeast
• Paddle with the Tennessee Valley Canoe Club
• Paddle with the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association

Other resources

Nashville is not only Music City but also home to 5 water trails and 2 huge lakes within a short drive of the city!