Kayaking Near Baton Rouge, LA

30 paddling locations within 50 miles of Baton Rouge.

30 nearby14 Rivers10 Bays3 Lakes
← All paddling in Louisiana
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

South Boulevard

Louisiana · 0.9 mi

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

Port Allen Lock

Louisiana · 1.9 mi

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

City Park Lake

Louisiana · 2.0 mi

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

Milford Wampold Memorial Park

Louisiana · 3.2 mi

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Paddleboarder on clear blue ocean water with coastal hills

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

Louisiana · 9.0 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Plaquemine

Louisiana · 11.4 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Iberville

Louisiana · 13.1 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Grosse Tete

Louisiana · 13.1 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Manchac Road

Louisiana · 13.4 mi

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Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Crescent

Louisiana · 14.9 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Grosse Tete

Louisiana · 15.1 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

The Parks

Louisiana · 17.8 mi

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a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

Island Road

Louisiana · 18.7 mi

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a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

Pelican Yacht Club

Louisiana · 19.1 mi

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

Big John's Landing

Louisiana · 19.3 mi

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body of water surrounded by trees during daytime

Atchafalaya Basin Bridge (East)

Louisiana · 19.5 mi

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a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Atchafalaya Basin Bridge (West)

Louisiana · 19.7 mi

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

Beuches Boat Landing

Louisiana · 20.0 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringouin

Louisiana · 20.3 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringouin

Louisiana · 20.6 mi

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a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

Upper Grand River

Louisiana · 20.8 mi

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a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Upper Grand River

Louisiana · 20.9 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringuoin

Louisiana · 21.3 mi

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a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Jim's Marina

Louisiana · 21.4 mi

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

Bayside Marina

Louisiana · 21.5 mi

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a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

Fred's on the River

Louisiana · 21.5 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Sorrel

Louisiana · 22.0 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Main Street East

Louisiana · 22.2 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Morel's

Louisiana · 22.3 mi

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a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

Grand River

Louisiana · 22.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I kayak near Baton Rouge, LA?

There are 30 kayak launch points within 50 miles of Baton Rouge. Popular water body types include rivers, bays, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Baton Rouge?

Near Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?

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