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# Paddler’s Guide to Kayaking the Trent & Neuse Rivers in New Bern

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With sheltered marsh creeks and wide coastal rivers, New Bern is a paradise for kayakers, canoeists, and stand-up paddleboarders. Here is how to navigate the best water access points across Craven County.

## Top Kayak Launches

**Lawson Creek Park:** Features an ADA-accessible kayak launch dock with direct access into calm marsh channels or out toward the Trent River confluence.

**Union Point Park:** Ideal launch spot for scenic downtown paddles along historic riverfront docks and the Neuse River bridge.

Get full launch maps and park info in our [Lawson Creek Park Kayaking Guide](https://supportnewbern.com/lawson-creek-kayaking-guide/).

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