| There are several kayaking destinations worldwide | | | | Tayloe section of the Rappahannock River National |
| that attract hordes of kayakers every day. | | | | Wildlife Refuge, Julian's Point up to Menokin Bay. |
| However, there are some locations that are | | | | Accotink Reservoir: The Accotink Reservoir is yet |
| considered as havens for Watersports like kayaking, | | | | another small but beautiful flatwater kayaking option |
| windsurfing, whitewater rafting and sailing. One such | | | | in Virginia. It is a well wooded lake and there are |
| location that is considered as a paradise for kayakers | | | | plenty of activities happening on the shore. Thus, |
| is the American state of Virginia. The state boasts of | | | | paddlers can participate in these activities after their |
| some of the best whitewater and flatwater kayaking | | | | kayaking session. The Accotink reservoir is a great |
| locations in the world. | | | | option for recreational paddlers too. |
| Virginia - A Kayaking Hotspot | | | | Maury River: The Maury River is small but has thrilling |
| The greatest advantage of Virginia is that it provides | | | | rapids and is thus very popular among whitewater |
| equally good locations for lake, river and sea | | | | kayaking enthusiasts. The only period when paddlers |
| kayaking. Thus, once in Virginia, enthusiasts can never | | | | can kayak on the Maury River is from April to June. |
| be too far away from a good kayaking location. | | | | Yet another feature of kayaking on the Maury is the |
| Some of the most popular kayaking locations in | | | | beautiful landscape that adorns the path of the river |
| Virginia include: | | | | with the river cliffs adding to the excitement of |
| Chesapeake Bay: The Chesapeake Bay is a favourite | | | | kayaking. |
| ocean kayak location during summers as well as | | | | Also, this is a great place for kayak fishing, especially |
| winters. The best route to follow here would be to | | | | for those who would like to try their luck for the |
| start from the Whites creek to Milford Haven and | | | | small mouth bass fishing. |
| then touch the Chesapeake Bay. Apart from being a | | | | Sandy River Reservoir: The Sandy River Reservoir is |
| great sea kayaking location, the Chesapeake Bay also | | | | a great lake kayaking option, especially during the |
| has some great fishing stretches. | | | | autumn when the fall colours totally transform the |
| Abel Reservoir: The Abel reservoir is a great | | | | lake. The 750-acre lake is perfect for beginners and |
| flatwater kayaking location with a great stretch of 2 | | | | recreational kayakers. |
| miles from the starting point to the dam. Also, the | | | | Queen's Creek: A great river kayaking location, |
| Abel reservoir has great waterways and weeds that | | | | kayakers generally begin from the New Quarter Park |
| offer perfect kayak fishing conditions. The Abel | | | | across Camp Perry. The best part of kayaking on |
| reservoir is also popular among kayakers for the | | | | Queen's Park is the amazing wildlife of the region that |
| amazing wildlife that it offers. Paddlers can watch | | | | makes the Queen's Creek very popular among the |
| colourful fishes, various species of birds, turtles and | | | | kayakers. |
| even beavers while kayaking in the reservoir. | | | | These are some of the many popular kayaking |
| Cat Point Creek: The Cat Point Creek is a good river | | | | places in Virginia that attract paddlers from across |
| kayaking option. The starting point is located off the | | | | the United States. |
| Rappahannock River. The route passes through | | | | |