Best Places to Kayak Near Sunshine, LA

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

30 nearby13 Bays10 Rivers5 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Sunshine

Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway1

Iberville

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

BayBeginner5 mi away
Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.2

Crescent

Open-water sea kayaking access on Bayou Plaquemine

BayBeginner7 mi away
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway3

Grosse Tete

A top-rated bay launch on Bayou Grosse Tete

BayBeginner18 mi away
brown wooden house on lake

Plaquemine

Louisiana · 3.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Iberville

Louisiana · 5.1 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers enjoy a sunset paddle on the water.

Crescent

Louisiana · 6.6 mi

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

Milford Wampold Memorial Park

Louisiana · 7.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Grosse Tete

Louisiana · 8.8 mi

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

City Park Lake

Louisiana · 8.9 mi

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

Port Allen Lock

Louisiana · 9.5 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Manchac Road

Louisiana · 9.6 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

South Boulevard

Louisiana · 9.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

The Parks

Louisiana · 9.9 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Paddleboarder on clear blue ocean water with coastal hills

Gulf Intracoastal Waterway

Louisiana · 10.7 mi

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

Natchez Bend Canal

Louisiana · 13.5 mi

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

Grand River

Louisiana · 13.5 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Sorrel

Louisiana · 13.6 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Sorrel

Louisiana · 13.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Muddy Bayou

Louisiana · 15.0 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
a body of water surrounded by lush green trees

Upper Grand River

Louisiana · 15.2 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown wooden house on lake

Cooper

Louisiana · 15.4 mi

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

Upper Grand River

Louisiana · 15.4 mi

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

Pigeons Landing

Louisiana · 16.9 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Pigeon Landing

Louisiana · 17.0 mi

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

Grand River

Louisiana · 17.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Sorrel

Louisiana · 17.3 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Grosse Tete

Louisiana · 17.6 mi

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

Big John's Landing

Louisiana · 17.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringuoin

Louisiana · 18.6 mi

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

Sportsman's Landing of Bayou Corne

Louisiana · 19.6 mi

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

Fred's on the River

Louisiana · 19.7 mi

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

Bayside Marina

Louisiana · 19.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a wide open marsh waterway

Bayou Maringouin

Louisiana · 20.8 mi

BayKayakingSUPBeginner

Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Sunshine.

Plaquemine, LA5 miSaint Gabriel, LA5 miAddis, LA6 miCarville, LA7 miBrusly, LA8 miWhite Castle, LA10 miBaton Rouge, LA11 miPort Allen, LA13 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top picks near Sunshine include Iberville, Crescent, Grosse Tete. 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 Sunshine?

Near Sunshine 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 Sunshine?

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