Best Places to Kayak Near Slidell, LA

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

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Top Picks Near Slidell

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Heritage Park

Standout kayak fishing on Bayou Bonfuca

BayBeginner1 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway2

Bayou Lacombe

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

BayBeginner10 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Pontchartrain Boatyard

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Bonfouca

BayBeginner1 mi away
People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Heritage Park

Louisiana · 0.7 mi

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Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Marina Drive

Louisiana · 1.1 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Pontchartrain Boatyard

Louisiana · 1.3 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Slidell Marina

Louisiana · 1.5 mi

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

Crawford's Landing

Louisiana · 4.2 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou LIberty

Louisiana · 4.4 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

St. Genevieve Church

Louisiana · 4.5 mi

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a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

The Dock

Louisiana · 4.5 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Davis Landing

Louisiana · 4.9 mi

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

Rigolets Bridge North

Louisiana · 5.2 mi

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

Indian Village Road

Louisiana · 5.7 mi

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

Marina

Louisiana · 6.6 mi

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a wooden dock sitting on top of a lush green field

I-90 (West) - West Pearl River

Louisiana · 6.9 mi

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People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Rigolets Marina

Louisiana · 7.5 mi

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brown wooden house on lake

Highway 59 Bridge

Louisiana · 7.6 mi

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

Fort Pike State Park

Louisiana · 8.1 mi

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red boat on body of water

Logtown

Mississippi · 8.4 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

I-90 (Central) - Morgan Bayou

Louisiana · 8.4 mi

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Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge

Louisiana · 8.5 mi

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red boat on body of water

Curtis Johnson Waterfront Park

Mississippi · 9.0 mi

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

Island Marina

Louisiana · 9.1 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

Pearlington Landing

Mississippi · 9.5 mi

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

Highway 90 Bridge

Louisiana · 9.6 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Lacombe

Louisiana · 9.7 mi

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A man in a kayak in the middle of a body of water

Turtle Landing Fish Camp

Mississippi · 10.2 mi

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People kayaking in the ocean on a sunny day.

Lake Road (North)

Louisiana · 11.0 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

LAke Road (South)

Louisiana · 11.1 mi

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

Marina

Louisiana · 11.1 mi

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Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Whites Bayou RV Park

Mississippi · 11.3 mi

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white boat on body of water during daytime

Port Bienville Industrial Park

Mississippi · 11.7 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Slidell.

Pearl River, LA8 miPearlington, MS10 miLacombe, LA10 miNicholson, MS14 miTalisheek, LA19 miPicayune, MS19 miMandeville, LA20 miAbita Springs, LA20 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Slidell include Heritage Park, Bayou Lacombe, Pontchartrain Boatyard. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on bays, rivers, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Slidell?

Near Slidell 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 Slidell?

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