Paddling in Louisiana
Explore 746 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
Gaudet's Landing
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Pierre Part
Highway 134 Bridge
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Fairbanks
Parc des Ponts Breaux Teche
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Breaux Bridge
East Main Street
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Golden Meadow
Marina
Louisiana · ~0 mi from Empire
Heritage Park
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Slidell
New Iberia City Park
Louisiana · ~1 mi from New Iberia
Amelia
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Amelia
Duvic Pump Road
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Boothville
Centerville
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Centerville
Iberville
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Plaquemine
Sherburne Wildlife Management Area
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Lottie
Robert L. Nance Park
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Hosston
Sherburne Wildlife Management Area
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Lottie
Pierre Part
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Pierre Part
Bayou Lacombe
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Lacombe
Bayou Plaquemine
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Estherwood
Two Sisters Landing
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Patterson
Montegut
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Montegut
Pontchartrain Boatyard
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Slidell
Marina Drive
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Slidell
Ascension Parish - Sorrento
Louisiana · ~1 mi from Sorrento
Riverside Park
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Westlake
Lorrain Park
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Hayes
Sanchez
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Kraemer
Slidell Marina
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Slidell
Gotta Fish
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Montegut
East 34th Court
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Cut Off
Youngs Road
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Berwick
Sportman's Paradise
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Dulac
Des Allemands
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Des Allemands
Railroad Avenue
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Des Allemands
Drake Avenue (West)
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Westwego
I-90 (Central) - Morgan Bayou
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Pearlington
Grosse Tete
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Rosedale
Crescent
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Plaquemine
Port Barre
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Port Barre
De Zaire Marina
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Madisonville
Hwy 160
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Cotton Valley
Jennings City Park
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Jennings
Gibson
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Gibson
Marina
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Des Allemands
Little Caillou Road
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Chauvin
Old Highway 190 Bridge
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Krotz Springs
Joe Bob's
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Sterlington
Mansura
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Mansura
Wakeside Marina
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Grand Isle
Highway 1 North Thibodaux
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Thibodaux
Big Bayou Blue Marina
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Larose
Bell River Road
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Pierre Part
Unnamed
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Port Sulphur
Cochiara Marina
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Barataria
Houma Fire Station
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Houma
Bob Thibodaux
Louisiana · ~2 mi from Morgan City
Highway 136 Bridge
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Fairbanks
Shark's
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Dulac
Joe's Landing
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Barataria
Bayou Road
Louisiana · ~3 mi from Port Barre
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I kayak in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 746 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 746 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.