Best Places to Kayak Near Port Allen, LA

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

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Top Picks Near Port Allen

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Iberville

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

BayBeginner14 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Grosse Tete

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Grosse Tete

BayBeginner11 mi away
Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.3

Crescent

Just 15 miles from Port Allen — the closest quality launch

BayBeginner15 mi away
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Port Allen Lock

Louisiana · 3.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

South Boulevard

Louisiana · 4.4 mi

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

City Park Lake

Louisiana · 6.0 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Paddleboarder on clear blue ocean water with coastal hills

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

Louisiana · 6.8 mi

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

Milford Wampold Memorial Park

Louisiana · 6.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Grosse Tete

Louisiana · 11.5 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Grosse Tete

Louisiana · 12.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Plaquemine

Louisiana · 12.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Iberville

Louisiana · 13.8 mi

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

Island Road

Louisiana · 14.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Crescent

Louisiana · 15.5 mi

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

Beuches Boat Landing

Louisiana · 15.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
body of water surrounded by trees during daytime

Atchafalaya Basin Bridge (East)

Louisiana · 16.0 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Atchafalaya Basin Bridge (West)

Louisiana · 16.2 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringouin

Louisiana · 16.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringouin

Louisiana · 17.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Manchac Road

Louisiana · 17.4 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Jim's Marina

Louisiana · 17.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

The Parks

Louisiana · 17.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Main Street East

Louisiana · 18.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Morel's

Louisiana · 18.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringuoin

Louisiana · 19.0 mi

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

Point Breeze

Louisiana · 19.0 mi

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

Upper Grand River

Louisiana · 19.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Upper Grand River

Louisiana · 19.7 mi

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

Mississippi River at St. Francisville

Louisiana · 21.8 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Sorrel

Louisiana · 21.9 mi

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

Grand River

Louisiana · 22.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Sorrel

Louisiana · 22.7 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Atchafalaya Basin I-10 Bridge (East)

Louisiana · 23.3 mi

CanalKayakingCanoeingBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Port Allen.

Baton Rouge, LA4 miBrusly, LA6 miAddis, LA8 miBaker, LA10 miErwinville, LA10 miRougon, LA12 miRosedale, LA12 miGrosse Tete, LA12 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Port Allen, LA?

Top picks near Port Allen include Iberville, Grosse Tete, Crescent. 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 Port Allen?

Near Port Allen 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 Port Allen?

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