Best Places to Kayak Near Baton Rouge, LA

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

30 nearby13 Rivers11 Bays3 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Baton Rouge

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Iberville

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

BayBeginner13 mi away
Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.2

Crescent

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Plaquemine

BayBeginner15 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Grosse Tete

Just 15 miles from Baton Rouge — the closest quality launch

BayBeginner15 mi away
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

South Boulevard

Louisiana · 0.9 mi

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

Port Allen Lock

Louisiana · 1.9 mi

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

City Park Lake

Louisiana · 2.0 mi

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

Milford Wampold Memorial Park

Louisiana · 3.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Paddleboarder on clear blue ocean water with coastal hills

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

Louisiana · 9.0 mi

OceanSea KayakingSUPBeginner
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

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Crescent

Louisiana · 14.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Grosse Tete

Louisiana · 15.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

The Parks

Louisiana · 17.8 mi

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

Island Road

Louisiana · 18.7 mi

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

Big John's Landing

Louisiana · 19.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
body of water surrounded by trees during daytime

Atchafalaya Basin Bridge (East)

Louisiana · 19.5 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Atchafalaya Basin Bridge (West)

Louisiana · 19.7 mi

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

Beuches Boat Landing

Louisiana · 20.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringouin

Louisiana · 20.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
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

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Upper Grand River

Louisiana · 20.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringuoin

Louisiana · 21.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Jim's Marina

Louisiana · 21.4 mi

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

Bayside Marina

Louisiana · 21.5 mi

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

Fred's on the River

Louisiana · 21.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Sorrel

Louisiana · 22.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Main Street East

Louisiana · 22.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Morel's

Louisiana · 22.3 mi

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

Grand River

Louisiana · 22.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Sorrel

Louisiana · 22.5 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Baton Rouge.

Port Allen, LA4 miBrusly, LA6 miAddis, LA8 miBaker, LA10 miSunshine, LA11 miGreenwell Springs, LA12 miSaint Gabriel, LA13 miPlaquemine, LA13 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Baton Rouge, LA?

Top picks near Baton Rouge include Iberville, Crescent, Grosse Tete. 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 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.