From salt marsh sunsets to surf-friendly beaches and peaceful inland lakes, explore the best paddle boarding spots across South Carolina.
Discover the best paddle boarding spots in North Carolina, from mountain lakes and rivers to SUP surfing along the Outer Banks.
From downtown Nashville skyline paddles to quiet wildlife refuges and thrilling whitewater rivers, Tennessee offers standout paddle boarding for every skill level.
From crystal-clear lakes to scenic rivers and city-friendly reservoirs, Oklahoma offers surprising paddle boarding destinations for every skill level.
From crystal-clear alpine lakes to desert rivers and hidden mountain tarns, Nevada offers diverse paddle boarding experiences for all skill levels.
What do you think of when you think of Arizona? Vast skies that want to bake you like a cookie? Scenes for western movies, and sunsets. Night skies filled with endless stars and Saguaro cactus and air conditioning? What about the 128 some odd lakes and reservoirs located throughout Arizona? Lake Havasu or Lake Powell? The hot desert sun that wants to bake you like a cookie also does a great job of keeping the waters pleasant and refreshing without feeling like a polar bear plunge challenge.
Discover where to paddle board in New Mexico, from colorful desert lakes to scenic rivers perfect for SUP yoga, fishing, and relaxed flatwater paddling.
From manatee-filled springs and mangrove islands to tropical national parks and coastal dune lakes, Florida offers some of the most diverse paddle boarding in the U.S.
Texas delivers big-water variety for SUP: calm city lakes, shaded Hill Country rivers, and Gulf Coast beaches for small-wave surfing. Here are standout launches, rentals, and what to expect at each spot.
From moss-draped bayous to open Gulf waters, discover the best places to paddle board in Louisiana for wildlife, fishing, and coastal adventure.
Discover the best paddle boarding spots in Mississippi, from scenic rivers and massive fishing lakes to Gulf Coast beaches and island adventures.
From no-wake lakes near Tuscaloosa to dolphin-filled Gulf Coast waters, Alabama offers a surprisingly diverse lineup of paddle boarding destinations for every skill level.
From quiet desert lakes and scenic rivers to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands, Washington State offers some of the most diverse paddle boarding experiences in the country.
Illinois offers surprisingly diverse paddle boarding, from urban river routes in Chicago to scenic state parks, quiet creeks, and Lake Michigan’s open water.
Finding new places to paddle board shouldn’t be hard. This guide shows you the best tools, apps, and strategies to discover amazing SUP spots near you — plus state-by-state highlights.
Louisiana offers one of the most unique paddle boarding experiences in the U.S., with slow-moving bayous, cypress swamps, scenic rivers, and wildlife-rich lakes.
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