Kayaking at campground

Point Lookout State Park in Maryland

It's outside your 5-hour limit, but the Adirondacks in NY have primo paddling opportunities.

We bought kayaks last summer and got to take them out once while camping before it got too cold. Although it's further than the 5 hrs you mentioned, it was worthy of noting. Julian Price Memorial Park on the Blue Ridge Parkaway is outside of Blowing Rock, NC. It has a small lake that is great for kayaking and canoeing. Check out pics of our trip.

Kentucky River Campground, right on the KY River, has good flow too.

We love the Philadelphia/West Chester KOA which has direct access to the Brandywine River which is gentle and often crystal clear. Also very close to home. Check out pictures from our blog:

http://livelylittlecampers.com/2013/05/during-nap-time-daddy-rows-alone/

Right in your backyard on the DELMARVA. Martinak SP, Tuckahoe SP, Lums Pond SP, Killens Pond SP.

Yogi Bear Jellystone in Natural Bridge, VA. Nice campground on James River. We go for a week every summer. Perfect for kayaking and many other activities.

Westmoreland State park near Montross VA right on the POTOMAC (Virginia Side) has launch for boats and the such. Great camp ground too. Always see alot kayaks there during the summer months.

Roy Ken

If you're willing to drive to Indiana, Summit Lake State Park has an idle zone lake, and very seldom anyone with motors are actually on it, unless they are fishing with battery operated motors.

We really love Summit Lake because we have a canoe and it's so calm and peaceful.

Also, Potato Creek State Park in Indiana (Near South Bend) in the Northern part of Indiana has a REALLY nice idle zone lake also that's perfect for paddle boats. This is our second most favorite spot.

(If you're willing to go this far).