Paddling in Louisiana
Explore 763 kayak launches, boat ramps, and paddling destinations across Louisiana.
Best Paddling in Louisiana
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Bayou Teche
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Saint Martinville
Bayou Teche
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Leonville
East Main Street
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Golden Meadow
Gaudet's Landing
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Pierre Part
Highway 134 Bridge
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Fairbanks
Marina
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Empire
Parc des Ponts Breaux Teche
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Breaux Bridge
Amelia
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Amelia
Centerville
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Centerville
Duvic Pump Road
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Boothville
Heritage Park
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Slidell
Iberville
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Plaquemine
New Iberia City Park
Louisiana · ~1 mi from New Iberia
Sherburne Wildlife Management Area
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Lottie
Bayou Lacombe
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Lacombe
Pierre Part
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Pierre Part
Robert L. Nance Park
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Hosston
Sherburne Wildlife Management Area
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Lottie
Ascension Parish - Sorrento
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Sorrento
Bayou Plaquemine
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Estherwood
Marina Drive
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Slidell
Montegut
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Montegut
Pontchartrain Boatyard
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Slidell
Two Sisters Landing
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Patterson
Lorrain Park
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Hayes
Riverside Park
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Westlake
Sanchez
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Kraemer
Slidell Marina
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Slidell
Crescent
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Plaquemine
De Zaire Marina
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Madisonville
Des Allemands
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Des Allemands
Drake Avenue (West)
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Westwego
East 34th Court
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Cut Off
Gotta Fish
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Montegut
Grosse Tete
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Rosedale
I-90 (Central) - Morgan Bayou
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Pearlington
Port Barre
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Port Barre
Railroad Avenue
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Des Allemands
Sportman's Paradise
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Dulac
Youngs Road
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Berwick
Gibson
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Gibson
Hwy 160
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Cotton Valley
Jennings City Park
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Jennings
Little Caillou Road
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Chauvin
Marina
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Des Allemands
Old Highway 190 Bridge
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Krotz Springs
Bell River Road
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Pierre Part
Big Bayou Blue Marina
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Larose
Bob Thibodaux
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Morgan City
Cochiara Marina
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Barataria
Highway 1 North Thibodaux
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Thibodaux
Houma Fire Station
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Houma
Joe Bob's
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Sterlington
Mansura
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Mansura
Unnamed
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Port Sulphur
Wakeside Marina
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Grand Isle
Bayou Road
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Port Barre
Highway 136 Bridge
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Fairbanks
Joe's Landing
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Barataria
Shark's
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Dulac
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I kayak in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 763 public kayak launch points listed on The Paddling Hub. Popular water body types include lakes, bays, rivers, canals, reservoirs.
Are there beginner-friendly paddling spots in Louisiana?
Yes! Many of the 763 beginner-rated locations in Louisiana offer calm waters and easy boat ramp access, making them perfect for new paddlers.
Do I need a permit to kayak in Louisiana?
Permit requirements vary by location. Most public boat ramps in Louisiana are free to access, though some state parks may charge an entrance or parking fee. Check individual location details for specific requirements.