Best Places to Kayak Near French Settlement, LA

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

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Top Picks Near French Settlement

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Ascension Parish - Sorrento

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

BayBeginner11 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Pete's Landing

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Barbary

BayBeginner6 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Manchac Road

Just 15 miles from French Settlement — the closest quality launch

BayBeginner15 mi away
brown wooden house on lake

Bayview Tavern and Tours Landing

Louisiana · 3.1 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Marina

Louisiana · 4.2 mi

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

Bayside Marina

Louisiana · 4.6 mi

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a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

Fred's on the River

Louisiana · 4.8 mi

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

HIll Top Inn

Louisiana · 5.6 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Pete's Landing

Louisiana · 5.6 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Canal Bank

Louisiana · 5.9 mi

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

Live Oak Street

Louisiana · 6.3 mi

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

Chinquapin Landing

Louisiana · 6.3 mi

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

Big John's Landing

Louisiana · 6.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Saveiro Canal

Louisiana · 7.5 mi

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

Black Lake

Louisiana · 9.0 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Ascension Parish - Sorrento

Louisiana · 10.9 mi

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

Marina

Louisiana · 12.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Blood River Landing

Louisiana · 13.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Tickfaw Marina

Louisiana · 13.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Tickfaw Public Landing

Louisiana · 13.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Manchac Road

Louisiana · 14.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Blind River

Louisiana · 16.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a stream running through a lush green forest

Wadesboro Road

Louisiana · 17.9 mi

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

Grand Point Canal

Louisiana · 18.1 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Cooper

Louisiana · 19.7 mi

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

Joyce Wildlife Management Area

Louisiana · 21.2 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

River Road

Louisiana · 21.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Owl Bayou

Louisiana · 21.5 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
A couple of boats that are sitting in the water

Old Highway 51 (North)

Louisiana · 21.8 mi

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

I-55 Bridge - North Pass

Louisiana · 22.0 mi

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

Old Highway 51 (South)

Louisiana · 22.0 mi

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

Akers

Louisiana · 22.3 mi

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green trees beside river during daytime

Highway 55 Canal

Louisiana · 22.5 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of French Settlement.

Maurepas, LA6 miSaint Amant, LA8 miPrairieville, LA9 miLivingston, LA10 miBrittany, LA11 miDuplessis, LA11 miGonzales, LA11 miSorrento, LA12 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near French Settlement, LA?

Top picks near French Settlement include Ascension Parish - Sorrento, Pete's Landing, Manchac Road. 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 French Settlement?

Near French Settlement 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 French Settlement?

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