Best Places to Kayak Near Abita Springs, LA

30 public launch points within 50 miles of Abita Springs, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.

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Top Picks Near Abita Springs

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Bayou Lacombe

Standout kayak fishing on the bay

BayBeginner13 mi away
People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.2

Lake Road (North)

Calm, sheltered water that's ideal for beginners and paddle boarding

BayBeginner15 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

LAke Road (South)

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Lacombe

BayBeginner15 mi away
a dock sitting on top of a lake next to a forest

4th Street

Louisiana · 6.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Azalea Estates

Louisiana · 6.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a dock sitting on top of a lake next to a forest

3 RIver Road

Louisiana · 7.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Fairview-Riverside State Park

Louisiana · 9.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Mandeville

Louisiana · 9.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Mandeville Beach

Louisiana · 9.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Cane

Louisiana · 10.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

De Zaire Marina

Louisiana · 10.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

St. Tammany Parish-Madisonville

Louisiana · 10.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Group of kayakers paddling through an urban canal with city skyline

Lazy J Campground

Louisiana · 10.5 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Marina Del Ray

Louisiana · 10.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a dock sitting on top of a lake next to a forest

Main Street Bridge

Louisiana · 11.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Madisonville

Louisiana · 11.8 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with a dock in the middle of it

Fisherman's Landing

Louisiana · 11.9 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Lacombe

Louisiana · 12.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Lock No. 3 Launch

Louisiana · 13.3 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
body of water surrounded by trees during daytime

Lock No. 1 Launch to Navigational Canal

Louisiana · 13.5 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Lock No. 1 Launch to West Pearl River

Louisiana · 13.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
white boat on body of water during daytime

Walkiah Bluff

Mississippi · 14.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Lake Road (North)

Louisiana · 15.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

LAke Road (South)

Louisiana · 15.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
A bird sitting on top of a fallen tree next to a body of water

Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge

Louisiana · 15.4 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Marina

Louisiana · 15.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Bedico Creek Marina

Louisiana · 16.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Highway 59 Bridge

Louisiana · 17.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

St. Genevieve Church

Louisiana · 17.6 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Pools Bluff

Louisiana · 17.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou LIberty

Louisiana · 17.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
brown tree trunk on body of water

Ten Landing Lake

Mississippi · 18.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Slidell Marina

Louisiana · 19.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Abita Springs.

Covington, LA5 miSaint Benedict, LA7 miMandeville, LA8 miTalisheek, LA8 miBush, LA9 miMadisonville, LA11 miLacombe, LA12 miSun, LA13 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Abita Springs, LA?

Top picks near Abita Springs include Bayou Lacombe, Lake Road (North), LAke Road (South). In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, bays, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Abita Springs?

Near Abita Springs you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.

Are there free kayak launches near Abita Springs?

Yes! Most public boat ramps near Abita Springs are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.