Best Places to Kayak Near Albany, LA

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

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Top Picks Near Albany

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Ascension Parish - Sorrento

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

BayBeginner27 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Pete's Landing

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Barbary

BayBeginner13 mi away
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees3

Saveiro Canal

A top-rated canal launch on the canal

CanalBeginner24 mi away
a stream running through a lush green forest

Wadesboro Road

Louisiana · 8.8 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Blood River Landing

Louisiana · 9.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Tickfaw Public Landing

Louisiana · 9.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Tickfaw Marina

Louisiana · 10.2 mi

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

Marina

Louisiana · 10.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Pete's Landing

Louisiana · 13.2 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

Joyce Wildlife Management Area

Louisiana · 15.1 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Owl Bayou

Louisiana · 16.3 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A couple of boats that are sitting in the water

Old Highway 51 (North)

Louisiana · 17.4 mi

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

Black Lake

Louisiana · 17.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Lee's Landing

Louisiana · 17.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Marina

Louisiana · 18.0 mi

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

Old Highway 51 (South)

Louisiana · 18.2 mi

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

I-55 Bridge - North Pass

Louisiana · 18.3 mi

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

Chinquapin Landing

Louisiana · 18.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Bayview Tavern and Tours Landing

Louisiana · 18.7 mi

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

Live Oak Street

Louisiana · 19.1 mi

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

Akers

Louisiana · 19.3 mi

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

Bayside Marina

Louisiana · 19.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

Fred's on the River

Louisiana · 19.8 mi

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

Big John's Landing

Louisiana · 21.0 mi

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

HIll Top Inn

Louisiana · 21.0 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Canal Bank

Louisiana · 21.1 mi

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

Bedico Creek Marina

Louisiana · 21.3 mi

CreekKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Saveiro Canal

Louisiana · 23.5 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees beside river during daytime

Highway 55 Canal

Louisiana · 24.0 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Ascension Parish - Sorrento

Louisiana · 26.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

De Zaire Marina

Louisiana · 27.3 mi

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

St. Tammany Parish-Madisonville

Louisiana · 27.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Marina Del Ray

Louisiana · 27.5 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Albany.

Holden, LA5 miHammond, LA6 miSpringfield, LA7 miNatalbany, LA7 miTickfaw, LA8 miIndependence, LA9 miPonchatoula, LA11 miLivingston, LA11 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Albany, LA?

Top picks near Albany include Ascension Parish - Sorrento, Pete's Landing, Saveiro Canal. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, canals, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Albany?

Near Albany 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 Albany?

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